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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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BROOKLYN, NY – NOVEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Brooklyn Nets on November 25, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – NOVEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Brooklyn Nets on November 25, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PG

Players costing over $6,250

Russell Westbrook (vs CHI – $11,200): Needs 51.4 fantasy points. Westbrook still can’t score the basketball, but he’s coming up with at 50 fantasy points points in each game. The lid will come off the basket for him at some point. The Bulls at home feels like a good time for him to rediscover his shot. The rebounds and assists will be there. And you know Russ and the Thunder are upset after dropping a game to Chicago the other week. Diagnosis: Angry Russ and a Russ waiting to explode. Expect a monster game from him on Monday.

Ben Simmons (at SA – $8,900): Needs 40.9 fantasy points. Butler returned to the lineup on Sunday, but Simmons still finished with 63.25 fantasy points against the Cavaliers. Butler being back limits his ceiling a bit, but he’s still the primary ball handler on the team. The Spurs are a good matchup and Simmons will get his numbers. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Devin Booker (at NY – $8,500): Needs 38.7 fantasy points. Booker returned to the lineup on Dec. 15 and picked up 47.75 fantasy points against the Timberwolves. Injuries have made him inconsistent this season, but when he’s in the lineup, he’s doing a bit of everything. And now he gets the Knicks. And the Knicks on a back-to-back. Booker should carve them up with ease. Diagnosis: Love him on Monday. He should deliver big.