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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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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,250

Paul George (vs CHI – $9,500): Needs 43.8 fantasy points. It’s almost become a broken record with Paul George, but that’s just how good he’s been then season. He had 57.25 fantasy points against the Clippers on Dec. 15. He’s going get you at least value and when his shot is falling, it’s going to be an even bigger game. And his shot as been falling throughout December. The matchup is great and George has been great. Diagnosis: Take him with complete confidence. There no reason to doubt him right now.

T.J. Warren (at NY – $6,700): Needs 30.9 fantasy points. Warren has been over 30 fantasy points in his last three games. With Booker back in the lineup, his ceiling is a bit more limited, but there’s also less pressure on him. Most importantly, it’s the Knicks on a back-to-back. The scoring numbers should be there against the Knicks and he’ll chip in with rebounds. Diagnosis: Reliable, great matchup, and good ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (vs POR – $6,600): Needs 30.4 fantasy points. After a couple of down games, Gallinari was back up to 42.25 fantasy points against the Thunder on Dec. 14. He’s been reliable for most of this season and it was only a matter of time before he looked more like himself. Both teams are in a bit of a funk right now, so something has to give. Of all the players, I would trust Gallinari the most because of his salary and ceiling. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.