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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 19, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 2: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 2, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 2: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 2, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Marcus Smart
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 1: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on November 1, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Marcus Smart (vs PHO – $4,900): Needs 22.4 fantasy points. Smart is always a bit inconsistent because he doesn’t deliver in a single category all that well, but he has the potential to deliver in all categories. And he always makes plays on the defensive end. The minutes are there as a start and it feels like he’s going to take this challenge against Booker very personal. Given the minutes and matchup, he’s a solid bet on Wednesday. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling

Alec Burks (at CHA – $4,100): Needs 18.8 fantasy points. Burks had 26.25 fantasy points against the Pacers on Tuesday. He’s gotten solid minutes with the Cavaliers, but the production hasn’t always been there. Hopefully, Tuesday was the start of something for him as that was a tough matchup and this is an easy matchup for him. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but a good ceiling and great matchup.

Delon Wright (vs IND – $4,300): Needs 19.7 fantasy points. The matchup is tough, but the Pacers are on a back-to-back. Really, this is about the circumstances. I don’t know who is going to play point guard for the Raptors on Wednesday. It could be you. But whoever draws the start, they are a good bet. If it ends up being VanVleet, look for him in this spot. If it’s Wright, he’ll get solid numbers and overdeliver at this salary. Don’t take this as “play Wright.” Take this as “grab Wright or VanVleet depending on who starts. I hope you’re paying attention. Diagnosis: Are you paying attention?