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

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 19, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 19, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: Jrue Holiday
NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: Jrue Holiday /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Jrue Holiday (vs DAL – $9,600): Needs 39.9 fantasy points. Holiday was up to 71.8 fantasy points against the Clippers on Dec. 3. He was a bit cold coming into that game, so hopefully, he’s righted the ship. The points and assists are typically there, it’s just a matter of how many points he’s able to get. He really boosts his value with his defense. The defense should be there against a tired Mavericks squad. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling and a good matchup.

Klay Thompson (at CLE – $7,200): Needs 29.9 fantasy points. Based on his comments coming into this game, I fully expect Klay to embarrass the Cavaliers on Wednesday. A blowout is in play, but even in a blowout, Klay has the ability to get hotter than anyone in the league. He was at 40.6 fantasy points against the Hawks on Dec. 3. We know the Cavaliers won’t have an answer for him. It’s just a matter of him making shots. He’ll make shots. Diagnosis: Petty Klay against a great matchup. The Warriors will make a big statement here.

Luka Doncic (at NO – $7,200): Needs 29.9 fantasy points. Luka had 34.3 fantasy points against the Blazers on Tuesday. The matchup is even better on Wednesday as the Pelicans play almost zero defense. Luka can do a bit of everything, which certainly increases his value. I’m expecting a big scoring night out of him on Wednesday given the matchup. The back-to-back is concerning, but not enough to deter me. Diagnosis: Great matchup, high ceiling.