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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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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 05: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets watches the action against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (vs UTA – $11,700): Needs 48.2 fantasy points. In James Harden back? He’s certainly looked like in his recent games. But the Rockets have struggled against the Jazz this season and we’ve seen Harden look like himself and then quickly tail off. I don’t have a great read on either team right now, but I know Harden won’t be lacking for shots or DFS opportunities. Because of that, he’s always a strong option. Diagnosis: It’s James Harden. He has a high ceiling and can go off at any moment. Matchup is tough.

Devin Booker (at NY – $8,400): Needs 34.6 fantasy points. Booker returned to the lineup on Dec. 15 against the Timberwolves and finished with 44.9 fantasy points. He didn’t look like he missed a beat and put up solid numbers in all categories. And now he gets the Knicks on a back-to-back. This should be another strong performance by Booker as he gets his scoring and assist numbers while chipping in with rebounds. Diagnosis: Inconsistent this season, but a high ceiling and great matchup.

Donovan Mitchell (at HOU – $7,500): Needs 30.9 fantasy points. Mitchell has been all over the place this season, but we know he has a high ceiling and this is a matchup he does well against. Granted, he didn’t do well against them last time (just 14.2 fantasy points) but it’s tough to imagine him struggling to that extent once again. I expect Mitchell to get his scoring numbers in this one. Diagnosis: High ceiling and very good matchup.