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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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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 27: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on after the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry GossageNBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 27: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on after the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 27, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Barry GossageNBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

James Harden (vs WAS – $11,400): Needs 52.1 fantasy points. Just assume Harden is going to be over 65 fantasy points from here on out. Nobody is stopping him and he’s collecting high scoring triple-doubles and making it look easy. Te Wizards defense isn’t good and they are on a back-to-back. And he’s even torching good defenses. Until his shot falls off or he doesn’t get away with double step backs, keep taking him. Diagnosis: He’s James Harden and he’s in the zone.

Devin Booker (at BOS – $8,700): Needs 39.8 fantasy points. Booker has looked very good since returning from injury. He followed up his 47.75 fantasy point effort against the Timberwolves with 54.25 fantasy points against the Knicks. And now he gets his favorite team, the Boston Celtics. He had 60.25 fantasy points against the Celtics on Nov. 8. This is just a matchup he thrives against. I worry Marcus Smart is going to make life tough on him, but I’m not doubting him right now. Diagnosis: This is his matchup. Expect him to deliver.

Derrick Rose (vs DET – $6,700): Needs 30.6 fantasy points. Rose had 33 fantasy points in 24 minutes against the Kings on Dec. 17. He’s back in the starting lineup and when he’s been starting, he’s been delivering. The matchup is a good one and Rose is at a good salary given his production. It’s a big night at guard so taking a lesser salary, but still high salary guy like Rose could be a steal. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.