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

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on before a NBA preseason game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 9, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA.
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on before a NBA preseason game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers on October 9, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. /
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Victor Oladipo
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 17: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a made basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Victor Oladipo (vs NY – $8,500): Needs 35.1 fantasy points. Oladipo played 31 minutes against the Sixers and had 36.7 fantasy points. The minutes are going to keep going up as he works himself back into rhythm And his shot will start to fall as well. Don’t worry too much about that. Most importantly, it’s the Knicks. Oladipo should have no problem getting DFS numbers in this game. The only concern is that it might be a blowout. Diagnosis: Great matchup and high ceiling. Blowout looms, which could limit his overall minutes.

Luka Doncic (vs SAC – $7,900): Needs 32.6 fantasy points. Doncic was down to 30 fantasy points against the Suns on Dec. 13. Don’t be too alarmed. The Mavericks were on a back-to-back and aren’t all that good on the road. They got some rest and are back at home. The Kings are a tough matchup, but Doncic has proven himself this season and can do a bit of everything. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

D’Angelo Russell (vs ATL – $6,800): Needs 28 fantasy points. Russell is trending down and has failed to crack 21 fantasy points in his last two games. The assists are there, which is good, but he’s not scoring the ball at all right now. The shots are still there and at some point they’ll start to fall. Why not against the Hawks. It’s the Hawks. Russell should be able to rebound with his scoring while still getting assists. Diagnosis: Good salary, great matchup, and high ceiling.