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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 – NOVEMBER 17: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a play during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 17, 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)
CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 17: Marvin Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a play during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 17, 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 Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Gordon Hayward (at DET – $5,700): Needs 26.4 fantasy points. Hayward had 29.75 fantasy points in 18 minutes against the Hawks on Friday. His minutes should be up in this one as the Pistons will test the Celtics. Maybe. It’s probably better to assume that Celtics are going to win every game by 15-plus points. Hayward has been solid since coming off the bench and if it’s close, he’ll deliver. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Justin Holiday (at SA – $5,300): Needs 24.2 fantasy points. Holiday had 34.25 fantasy points against the Magic on Dec. 13. I continue to love his overall game and there’s no denying his minutes right now. He finds a way to make plays and he can do a bit of everything. The Spurs have looked better and the Bulls are the Bulls, but I trust Holiday at this salary. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Marvin Williams (vs LAL – $5,100): Needs 23.6 fantasy points. Williams had 33.75 fantasy points against the Knicks on Friday. The matchup is good as the Lakers don’t perform well against frontcourt players and Williams can hurt them with his outside scoring and rebounding. He’s also at a good salary. The circumstances are worrying because the Hornet are on a back-to-back and went to OT. At least they didn’t have to travel. Diagnosis: Circumstances are rough, but everything else is good.