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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 16, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 17: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 17, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 17: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns moves the ball past Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated defeated the Mavericks 121-100. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 17: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns moves the ball past Dorian Finney-Smith #10 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated defeated the Mavericks 121-100. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Juancho Hernangomez (vs TOR – $5,100): Needs 23.7 fantasy points. Hernangomez had 28.5 fantasy points against the Thunder on Dec. 14. He continues to play well in the starting role and has seen his opportunities increase with all the injuries to the Nuggets. He had 25.25 fantasy points against the Raptors on Dec. 13. Even at this salary he’s reliable enough to at least hit value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling despite the tough matchup.

Jeff Green (vs LAL – $4,400): Needs 20.4 fantasy points. With the Wizards possibly being shorthanded, this is a big chance for Green to step up. He’s started in the last two games and was at 44 fantasy points two games ago against the Celtics. He’s Jeff Green, so I can understand if you don’t trust him. But the minutes and opportunities are going to be there. Diagnosis: High risk, high reward.

Dorian Finney-Smith (vs SAC – $3,700): Needs 17.2 fantasy points. Finney-Smith was down to 13.25 fantasy points against the Suns on Dec. 13. He had been playing well prior to that and I love his energy off the bench. That energy wasn’t there on the back-to-back, but expect it to return with a couple of days off and going up against a good Kings team. Diagnosis: Trust him to bounce back in this one.