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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 9, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 02: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 2, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 22: Jae Crowder #99 of the Utah Jazz gestures towards a teammate in a NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 22, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 22: Jae Crowder #99 of the Utah Jazz gestures towards a teammate in a NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 22, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Jeremy Lamb (at NY – $6,200): Needs 28.1 fantasy points. Lamb was down to 14.5 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Dec. 7. It was his first miss in awhile and I’m going to chalk it up to an off night rather than worry that it’s the start of something new. Plus, it’s the Knicks. They seem to fix a lot of mistakes for a lot of teams. Diagnosis: Trust him to bounce back. It’s the Knicks.

Jae Crowder (at SA – $4,800): Needs 22 fantasy points. Crowder had 24.75 fantasy points against the Rockets on Dec. 6. The circumstances were weird because Gobert was ejected and Favors slid in. And the Jazz still blew them out, which limited Crowder’s minutes. His minutes were also limited against the Spurs on Dec. 4 due to a blowout. Trust this game to be competitive and for Crowder to deliver. Diagnosis: Gets the minutes and contributes in multiple ways. Reliable at this salary.

Miles Bridges (at NY – $3,900): Needs 17.9 fantasy points. Bridges doesn’t always get the minutes, but I think they’ll be there in this matchup. The Knicks aren’t good and Bridges’ energy can hurt them in a big way. He can put up solid scoring and rebounding numbers when he does get on the floor. He’s at a low enough cost to where he won’t hurt you too bad either. Diagnosis: Reliable at the salary and I have a good feeling that his minutes will be up, leading to a bigger game.

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