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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 14, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 05: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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Thaddeus Young, Indiana Pacers
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 25: Thaddeus Young #21 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers on April 25, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Larry Nance Jr (vs MIL – $6,200): Needs 29.1 fantasy points. Nance Jr. was up to 39.25 fantasy points against the Knicks on Dec. 12. With Thompson out of the lineup, Nance Jr. will be the guy to step up with his rebounding. The scoring wasn’t there against the Knicks, but the minutes and opportunities will continue to be there. Until his salary rises, he’ll be a good bet given his role. Diagnosis: Minutes and circumstances will be good for the next few weeks.

Pascal Siakam (at POR – $5,900): Needs 27.2 fantasy points. Siakam has been down a bit in his recent games, but I’m not too worried about him. His minutes are there and he continues to do a bit of everything. And the Blazers are a good matchup with the way they’ve been playing as late. If nothing else, Siakam in going to get you at least value. Diagnosis: Reliable, gets the minutes, high ceiling.

Thaddeus Young (at PHI – $5,700): Needs 26.4 fantasy points. Young was up to 57.75 fantasy points against the Bucks on Dec. 12. He’s been over 30 fantasy points in three straight games. With Sabonis breathing down his neck, Young has really stepped up his game. I don’t trust the Sixers right now and you may as well get Young while he’s still cooking. Diagnosis: Red hot and a solid matchup.

Quick Hits

Marvin Williams ($4,900): Reliable and against the Knicks.