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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 6, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Toronto Raptors during a pre-season game on October 2, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arenaa in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Toronto Raptors during a pre-season game on October 2, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arenaa in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – NOVEMBER 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on November 25, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Damian Lillard (vs PHO – $10,100): Needs 46.6 fantasy points. Lillard followed up his 61 fantasy point effort against the Spurs with 57 fantasy points against the Mavericks. The Blazers are still sliding right now, but Lillard has been excellent. And nothing helps a team break out of a slump like a game against the Suns. This will be an easy win for the Blazers and an easy game for Lillard. Probably a little too easy. Diagnosis: High ceiling and a great matchup. But this is a high salary for a guy who may play less than 30 minutes.

Kyrie Irving (vs NY – $9,000): Needs 41.5 fantasy points. Irving was down to 37.25 fantasy points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 1. The assists have been there for the most part, which is a good sign, but his scoring has ticked down. I have no concerns about his scoring on Thursday given the matchup. Irving had 58.5 fantasy points against the Knicks on Nov. 21. He’ll deliver. Diagnosis: Minutes are a slight concern as this could be a blowout. But he’s a better option than Lillard given the salary.

Ricky Rubio (vs HOU – $6,400): Needs 29.5 fantasy points. Rubio has been over 33 fantasy points in his last two games. He can fall off at a moments notice, but the production recently has been encouraging. The Rockets are still struggling defensively, which helps Rubio’s cause on Thursday. Diagnosis: He’s inconsistent, but he’s playing well and the matchup is solid enough. A slight risk due to his inconsistency.