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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 13, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 24, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 24, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts to his basket in a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts to his basket in a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,667

Chris Paul (vs LAL – $8,200): Needs 34.3 fantasy points. Paul was at 50.2 fantasy points against the Blazers on Dec. 11. He’s still the second option to Harden, but it was a nice reminder of what he’s capable of when he gets rolling. The Lakers are a tougher matchup as they are playing very well right now and I’m still not sold on the Rockets despite their performance against Portland. But Paul gets the minutes and opportunities, which is better than nothing. Diagnosis: Should be around value at the very least. And the ceiling is always high.

Lonzo Ball (at HOU – $7,300): Needs 30.5 fantasy points. Lonzo has been over 35 fantasy points in three of his last four games. He does a little bit of everything, which helps his overall value, but doesn’t post big numbers, at least not consistently, in any one category. He had 27.2 fantasy points against the Rockets on Oct. 20, but that was in limited minutes and coming off the bench. Expect him to give you at least value in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a decent ceiling.

De’Anthony Melton (vs DAL – $6,000): Needs 25.1 fantasy points. Melton has been over 30 fantasy points in his last two games. The minutes and opportunities are going to continue to be there for him as the Suns need a point guard and he’s proven himself to be a solid starting point guard in the last few games. The Mavericks are on a back-to-back, which helps Melton’s cause on Thursday. Diagnosis: Good salary and high ceiling. A lot to like about him in this one.