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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 7, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 9: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a play during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 9, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 9: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a play during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 9, 2018 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches on before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 2, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches on before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 2, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Anthony Davis (vs MEM – $12,900): Needs 53.6 fantasy points. It’s Anthony Davis. The matchup is tough because the Grizzlies are insanely good on defense and have a way of frustrating every team they play. But it’s Anthony Davis. He will not be denied no matter the circumstances. His rebounds were down in the last game, but those will be back up. And he’s always reliable with his scoring and defense. Diagnosis: Matchup is tough. But it’s Anthony Davis. He’ll deliver.

Blake Griffin (vs PHI – $9,000): Needs 37.4 fantasy points. Griffin has cooled off in a major way since his hot start, but this is his matchup. He’s averaging 69.7 fantasy points in the two games against the Sixers this season. Andre Drummond typically goes invisible, which means Griffin has to do more. And we know he’s capable of doing more. Expect him to come close to his ceiling in this one as the Pistons need some kind of spark. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and a high ceiling.

Kyle Kuzma (at SA – $7,100): Needs 29.5 fantasy points. Kuzma has been great in recent games, going over 36 fantasy points in his last three games. He had 39.3 fantasy points against the Spurs on Dec. 5. He’s found his fit next to LeBron largely because he’s a good shooter and LeBron has always made good shooters look like great shooters. He also chips in with rebounds and assists. Diagnosis: Good salary, playing well, and a high ceiling.