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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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 11: Emmanuel Mudiay /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Emmanuel Mudiay (at BOS – $5,700): Needs 26.3 fantasy points. No Trey Burke means more Emmanuel Mudiay. I don’t know if that’s a good thing for bad thing for the Knicks. He’s shown a high ceiling this season and we know the offense is there for him. But the matchup is tough with Boston’s defense. Diagnosis: Not an ideal matchup, but the minutes and chances will be there if nothing else.

Marcus Smart (vs NY – $4,400): Needs 20 fantasy points. Smart has been solid since being inserted into the starting lineup, going over 22 fantasy points in his last three games. His minutes might be down in this one, but he can do a bit of everything and his value gets a boost with his defense. His defense should be there in this game. Diagnosis: Gets the minutes and reliable at this salary.

De’Anthony Melton (at POR – $4,200): Needs 19.1 fantasy points. Melton is going to get a real opportunity now with Booker and Warren out of the lineup. He produced 34 fantasy points against the Kings on Dec. 4. As long as he continues to get minutes, he’ll be a good option at this salary. The Suns aren’t good, but someone has to produce fantasy points for them. Diagnosis: Good salary and he’s getting minutes and chances due to the circumstances.