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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Dec. 8, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 18: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 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 Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, USA – APRIL 7: Spencer Dinwiddie (8) of Brooklyn Nets in action during the NBA game between Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States on April 7, 2018. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Spencer Dinwiddie (at NY – $5,900): Needs 26.8 fantasy points. Dinwiddie had 32.5 fantasy points against the Raptors on Dec. 7. That was a tough matchup and he delivered, which is a good sign for his value going into Saturday. The bad news is that they are on a back-to-back and they went to OT. But it’s the Knicks. Trust the matchup. Diagnosis: Circumstances aren’t great. But everything else is.

Emmanuel Mudiay (vs BKN – $5,800): Needs 26.6 fantasy points. Mudiay had 30 fantasy points against the Celtics on Dec. 6. He’s been inconsistent this season, but with Burke out and Frankie out of the rotation, Mudiay is the top option at point guard. And offense has never been an issue for him. Matchup is good. Diagnosis: Love Mudiay on Saturday given the matchup and circumstances.

Collin Sexton (vs WAS – $4,900): Needs 22.5 fantasy points. The Cavaliers are on a back-to-back, which isn’t great, but it’s the Wizards. And it’s Sexton’s show even more with Hill out of town. He’ll get the minutes and the opportunities. He needs to do more than just score, but it’s also on other players to make shots. He’s at a good salary, which helps. Diagnosis: Low-cost, minutes and opportunities are there. Matchup is good as well.