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

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 1: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 1, 2018 at 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 1: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics smiles during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 1, 2018 at 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 6: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw against the Houston Rockets on February 6, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – FEBRUARY 6: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw against the Houston Rockets on February 6, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jarrett Allen (at NY – $6,300): Needs 28.3 fantasy points. Allen had 35 fantasy points against the Raptors on Friday. He’s typically good for points and rebounds and he boosts his value with his defensive play. The Knicks are a good matchup although I do worry about the Nets energy on the back-to-back and going to OT. That’s really the only concern on Saturday for Allen. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling and matchup. Circumstances could be better.

Mason Plumlee (at ATL – $5,400): Needs 24.2 fantasy points. Plumlee had 23.4 fantasy points against the Hornets on Friday. His minutes might go up a bit with Millsap out of the lineup. His minutes could also go up because this could get ugly early and Plumlee will pick up extra time. He’s been reliable during this stretch and he’s shown a high ceiling. Diagnosis: Reliable, great matchup, good ceiling.

Boban Marjanovic (vs MIA – $5,000): Needs 22.4 fantasy points. There’s always a risk with Boban because there’s a change he doesn’t get off the bench. But when he gets off the bench, he finds a way to deliver. He had 33.1 fantasy points in 14 minutes against the Grizzlies on Dec. 5. If you’re confident that he’ll play over 10 minutes in this game, take him without a worry. But he’s a risk because there’s no guarantee with his playing time. And with no Whiteside, the small ball might hurt him. Diagnosis: High risk, high reward.