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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 21: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on November 21, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

High Value SG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Andrew Wiggins (at POR – $5,700): Needs 25.7 fantasy points. Wiggin had 42.5 fantasy points against the Hornets on Dec. 5. And this is typically his matchup. He had 41.75 fantasy points against the Blazers on Nov. 16. The Blazers aren’t good against the position and the opportunities are typically there for Wiggins. For some reason he steps his game up against the Blazers and I’ll trust him to do the same in this one. Diagnosis: Proven matchup and high ceiling.

Justin Holiday (vs BOS – $5,500): Needs 24.8 fantasy points. I continue to love Holiday’s game. He had 35 fantasy points against the Thunder on Friday. And his salary has lowered, which helps. He’s been reliable during this stretch and shown a high ceiling. He can do a bit of everything, which helps his value. The matchup is tough, but I trust Holiday at this point. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (vs MIA – $5,000): Needs 22.7 fantasy points. After a couple of rough games, SAG bounced back with 31 fantasy points against the Grizzlies. That’s a good sign for his value given how good the Grizzlies defense is. SAG continues to get the minutes and the matchup is solid on Saturday as the Heat are on a back-to-back and on a west coast road trip. Diagnosis: Reliable at this salary with a good ceiling.