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

By Jeremy Lambert

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 3: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts before the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 3, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 3: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts before the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 3, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via 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 $6,667 or under

Brook Lopez (at DET – $5,600): Needs 25.2 fantasy points. Lopez has settled in nicely and has been over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games. He had 27.9 fantasy points against the Pistons on Dec. 5. The shots will continue to be there for him and he’s got a relatively high ceiling. If nothing else he’s a reliable option who is going to get the minutes to produce. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Kevon Looney (vs MEM – $4,300): Needs 19.4 fantasy points. Looney gets minutes and plays next to four All-Stars, which never hurts. He had 24.1 fantasy points against the Kings on Dec. 14 and 20.3 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Nov. 5. Just due to his minutes and the talent around him, he’s bound to stumble on to some solid numbers. Nothing spectacular, but at least reliable at this salary. Diagnosis: Reliable.

Nene (vs UTA – $3,600): Needs 16.2 fantasy points. The rest of the center options are rather weak, but Nene should at least get some playing time. He played 14 minutes against the Jazz on Dec. 6 and finished with 18.8 fantasy points. That’s something. He always turned in some solid regular season performances against them last season. Don’t expect much, but if you want to punt, he’s available. Diagnosis: An option.