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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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Bradley Beal, Wizards, Hornets
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 20: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the LA Clippers during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Bradley Beal (at CLE – $8,800): Needs 39.4 fantasy points. A blowout is in play, which is the only concern in this one. Beal has been fantastic in the last two games, going over 50 fantasy points in both contests. And if Wall is out, that will mean more opportunities for Beal to be the lead guy. Plus, it’s the Cavaliers. And the Cavaliers on a back-to-back. Beal will deliver. Diagnosis: A blowout is the only worry. Otherwise, take with confidence.

D’Angelo Russell (at NY – $8,100): Needs 36.7 fantasy points. Russell had 42.75 fantasy points against the Raptors on Friday. The Nets are on a back-to-back and went to OT, so they could have some tired legs heading into Saturday. That is the bad news. The good news is that they are facing the Knicks and their inconsistent rotations and defense. Russell has been very good with LeVert out of the lineup and has big potential. Diagnosis: High ceiling and good matchup.

Tim Hardaway Jr (vs BKN – $6,900): Needs 31.2 fantasy points. Hardaway Jr’s value is still largely tied to his scoring, which is one thing I don’t like about him right now. But his scoring should be there in this game because the Nets aren’t great defensively and are on a back-to-back. He needs a big scoring game or needs to do more in other categories to justify his salary. Trust him to do it. Diagnosis: Slight risk, but the points will be there and the matchup is good.