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

By Jeremy Lambert

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on November 16, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks to the bench during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on November 16, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 11: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on October 11, 2018 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 11: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on October 11, 2018 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Rudy Gobert (at SA – $9,800): Needs 44.1 fantasy points. As long as water cups are kept out of Gobert’s reach, he should play more than a few minutes on Sunday. He had 44 fantasy points in 29 against the Spurs on Dec. 4. He should get more minutes here and he’s good for a big scoring and rebounding game given the matchup. He can be inconsistent, but plenty of things are working in his favor on Sunday. Diagnosis: Reliable, but I’m not sure he’ll have that monster game that he may need if the Spurs play as I think they will.

Enes Kanter (vs CHA – $7,200): Needs 32.4 fantasy points. Kanter had 47.3 fantasy points against the Nets on Sunday. He was about the only Knick to show up. And we know what Kanter can do when he gets the minutes. The minutes should be there against the Hornets because they are weak against the position. Kanter should be good for strong scoring and rebounding numbers. Diagnosis: Good ceiling and matchup. I expect him to get minutes and minutes = production for Kanter.

Brook Lopez (at TOR – $5,400): Needs 24.3 fantasy points. Lopez is playing big minutes and has turned into a reliable option throughout this season. He’s doing just enough with his scoring and rebounding and we know he can get hot from behind the arc. The Raptors are weak against the position, which helps Lopez’ case. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.