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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 17, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket while guarded by Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during a game at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket while guarded by Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during a game at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 26: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 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 Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Noah Vonleh (vs PHO – $5,500): Needs 25.9 fantasy points. Vonleh had 29 fantasy points against the Pacers on Sunday. Minutes have never been an issue for Vonleh and he can do a bit of everything. The matchup is good on Monday because it’s the Suns. The back-to-back is a bit troubling, but Vonleh is at a good salary to where he should at least hit value. Diagnosis: Reliable, good ceiling, and Suns.

Brook Lopez (at DET – $5,100): Needs 24.3 fantasy points. Lopez had been over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games. You should know what to expect from Lopez at this point. He’s going to get his points and rebounds and he’s been chipping in with defense. He had 25.25 fantasy points against the Pistons on Dec. 5. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Richaun Holmes (at NY – $4,000): Needs 18.8 fantasy points. Holmes was down to 14 fantasy points against the Timberwolves on Dec. 15. I’m not too concerned as he did play 23 minutes and should be better against the Knicks. Because it’s the Knicks. If he gets at least 23 minutes again, he’ll be back up over 20 fantasy points. Diagnosis: Great matchup and shown a good ceiling. He’s reliable on Monday.