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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 – JANUARY 02: Jeremy Lamb #3 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on January 2, 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 – JANUARY 02: Jeremy Lamb #3 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on January 2, 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 Value SG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jeremy Lamb (at NY – $6,600): Needs 27.2 fantasy points. Lamb had just 14.8 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Dec. 7. Given how well he had been playing leading up to that game, I’m going to chalk it up to an off-night and trust that he’ll bounce back on Sunday. It’s the Knicks. How can he not bounce back? The salary might be a tad too high given his last performance, but the matchup is too enticing. Diagnosis: Should bounce back given the matchup. It’s the Knicks

Malcolm Brogdon (at TOR – $6,200): Needs 25.5 fantasy points. Brogdon has been fairly reliable this season and he’s shown a high ceiling. The scoring and rebounding numbers continue to be there, but his assist numbers have gone down. The matchup is tough, but this is a game where a guy like Brogdon can have an impact. He’s an under the radar player who has been able to step up in the past. Diagnosis: Reliable if nothing else.

Malik Monk (at NY – $3,700): Needs 15.2 fantasy points. Monk’s playing time has been all over the place this season, but it’s gone up a bit in recent games as he begins to play better. He’s not really a risk at this salary and if he gets extra run in the blowout, he’ll provide some scoring. He’s proven to be a solid contributor throughout the season and this feels like a game for him to produce big numbers again. Diagnosis: I like the matchup and Monk’s game. Low-cost if you want to load up elsewhere.