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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs before an inbound in the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

DeMar DeRozan (vs UTA – $8,800): Needs 36.2 fantasy points. DeRozan was up to 64.1 fantasy points against the Lakers on Dec. 7. However, he had just 29.9 fantasy points against the Jazz on Dec. 4. The matchup is tough, but the Spurs should be more competitive in this game and DeRozan finding his scoring will be a big reason why. Expect him to bounce back with a solid performance. Diagnosis: A slight risk, but I can’t imagine the Spurs getting blown out again. DeRozan should be reliable.

Donovan Mitchell (at SA – $8,300): Needs 34.2 fantasy points. Mitchell was down to 14.2 fantasy points against the Rockets on Dec. 6. He just didn’t score the basketball, but the Jazz picked him up. He’s still their best perimeter option and we know he’s capable of a big scoring game. Against the Spurs and their defense, the potential is there for him to deliver in a big way. Diagnosis: Struggling a bit, but this game will be close and Mitchell will deliver at least value and probably a bit more.

Tim Hardaway Jr (vs CHA – $7,500): Needs 30.9 fantasy points. Hardaway Jr just hasn’t been good during this recent stretch and his value continues to be too tied to his scoring. The matchup is good on Sunday as the Hornets struggle against opposing perimeter players, but if Hardaway Jr’s shot isn’t falling, he’s not doing much of anything else. The only other option not listed is Khris Middleton and something is definitely up with him that makes him tough to trust and the Raptors are a tough matchup. Diagnosis: Good ceiling and matchup. But cold right now.