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

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 10: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 10, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 10: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans dribbles against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 10, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 01: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after fouling during the third quarter of the game against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 01, 2018 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 01: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after fouling during the third quarter of the game against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 01, 2018 in New York City. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jarrett Allen (at CHI – $6,400): Needs 28.8 fantasy points. Allen had 24.1 fantasy points against the Lakers on Tuesday. He’s been trending down, but he gets decent minutes and has a habit of just making plays. The matchup is good as the Bulls are last against the position. And Allen has shown a high ceiling this season. Diagnosis: Inconsistent, but a good matchup and high ceiling.

Brook Lopez (vs NO – $5,700): Needs 25.7 fantasy points. Lopez has been over 30 fantasy points in three straight and four of his last five. He’s settled into his role in Milwaukee and is delivering with his scoring and rebounding. With the Pelicans hurting in the frontcourt, this is a great opportunity for him to deliver another big game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a great matchup and good ceiling.

Cody Zeller (vs CLE – $5,500): Needs 24.8 fantasy points. You know what you’re getting from Zeller. He’s hit value in 71 percent of games and he’s flashed a high ceiling. The matchup is good because it’s the Cavaliers on a back-to-back. And the Hornets can’t play any worse than how they played against the Lakers on Dec. 15. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.