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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 5, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum on November 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks during the first half of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum on November 19, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 31: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Anthony Davis (vs DAL – $11,500): Needs 53.7 fantasy points. It’s Anthony Davis. He’s going to get you at least 50 fantasy points on a bad day and there’s always a chance he goes for 60-plus. He puts up numbers in all categories and has the ability to put up big scoring and rebounding numbers. The Mavericks are a solid matchup, but really it doesn’t matter who the matchup is for Davis at this point. Diagnosis: He’ll deliver. I don’t like him quite as much as Giannis. But it’s still Anthony Davis.

Kyle Kuzma (vs SA – $6,600): Needs 29.8 fantasy points. Kuzma has been over 40 fantasy points in his last two games. One game was against the Suns, but it’s not like the Spurs defense is any better than the Suns right now. And the Spurs are on a back-to-back. Kuzma has been excellent in recent weeks and has been the one guy who has had no trouble fitting in next to LeBron. The Spurs should be taken advantage of at this point. Diagnosis: Great matchup, hot, and high ceiling.

Robert Covington (vs CHA – $6,600): Needs 29.8 fantasy points. I continue to love Covington and his salary has dipped just a bit, which works to your advantage. The Hornets are a fantastic matchup as they struggle against frontcourt players. Covington can do a bit of everything. The points and rebounds are going to be there on Wednesday and he always has a defensive impact. Diagnosis: Great matchup, reliable, and a high ceiling.