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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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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches on before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 2, 2018 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. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans watches on before their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 2, 2018 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. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Anthony Davis (vs MIA – $13,100): Needs 55.8 fantasy points. Davis had 74.6 fantasy points against the Thunder on Dec. 12. It’s Anthony Davis. You should never hesitate to take him. The Heat are a good matchup as they struggle against the position. Davis has scored over 40 points in his last two games. And you know he’s going to get his rebounds and defensive plays. Again, there’s never a bad reason to take Davis. Diagnosis: Good matchup and almost always delivers.

Larry Nance Jr (vs PHI – $7,200): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. Nance Jr has been over 40 fantasy points in his last two games. The salary will continue to climb, but it’s not high enough just yet. As I’ve been saying, Nance Jr will continue to get scoring and rebounding opportunities being the most reliable frontcourt player on the Cavaliers. The Sixers are a bit of a mess right now. Nance Jr. will get his numbers. Diagnosis: Still love him due to his role. High ceiling and solid matchup.

Thaddeus Young (vs NY – $6,900): Needs 29.4 fantasy points. Young followed up his 60.2 fantasy point game against the Bucks with 48.5 fantasy points against the Sixers. He’s playing fantastic right now and shows no signs of slowing down. Plus, it’s the Knicks. The scoring and rebounding should be there without a problem. He’s also boosted his value by picking up assists. Just a lot to love about this matchup. Diagnosis: Reliable, high ceiling, and Knicks.