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

By Jeremy Lambert

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards talks with official Mark Lindsay #29 in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards talks with official Mark Lindsay #29 in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena on November 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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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) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Joel Embiid (vs IND – $11,000): Needs 49.2 fantasy points. Embiid had 62.4 fantasy points against the Nets on Dec. 12. With Butler out of the lineup, it’s on him (and Simmons) to pick up the offensive. We know he can do it. This is a big game for the Sixers as there appear to be some issues internally and the Pacers are rolling right now. But the Sixers are great at home. Diagnosis: Embiid will deliver, especially if Butler doesn’t play.

Jusuf Nurkic (vs TOR – $8,100): Needs 36.2 fantasy points. Nurkic had 30.5 fantasy points against the Grizzlies. It was the Grizzlies, so I’m not too concern. The Raptors aren’t great against the position and now they don’t have the size of Jonas to throw at Nurkic, which could work to his advantage. He should get points and rebounds in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Myles Turner (at PHI – $7,500): Needs 33.6 fantasy points. Turner has been great during this recent stretch and was up to 45.4 fantasy points against the Bucks on Dec. 12. He’s doing a bit of everything and has really boosted his value with his defensive play. I expect him and Embiid to get after it on Friday and very much look forward to the matchup. Diagnosis: Red hot and the minutes and chances will definitely be there.