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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – Dec. 15, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 2, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Russell Westbrook (vs LAC – $11,200): Needs 51.4 fantasy points. Westbrook’s scoring has disappeared, but he’s still Westbrook. He’s going to get his numbers. And if he can turn his scoring around in a big way, then his ceiling only goes up. Westbrook is angry and now he’ll have Patrick Beverly hounding him all game. This feels like a huge boom-or-bust game for Westbrook. You never know how those are going to go. But he’ll get his numbers, even to the detriment of the team. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling and very low floor.

Kemba Walker (vs LAL – $9,300): Needs 42.6 fantasy points. Kemba had 43.25 fantasy points against the Knicks on Friday. Not great numbers given the matchup. And he might be tired after going to overtime on Friday. But the Lakers are making the trip to the east and that first game is always a bit tough. This just feels like it’s going to be a Kemba-LeBron duel while Michael Jordan is courtside. Diagnosis: A gut feeling. But also fairly reliable.

Kyrie Irving (at DET – $8,900): Needs 40.8 fantasy points. Irving had 45.75 fantasy points in 24 minutes against the Hawks on Friday. Even in limited minutes, he’s putting up strong numbers. His minutes should be up against the Pistons, who I think will make the game more competitive than recent Celtics opponents. But if they don’t, it’s probably because Irving is dancing on them and scoring at will. It’s easy to trust him, especially at this salary. Diagnosis: Love him because I think the game will be competitive.