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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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Jaren Jackson
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 24: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 24, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Jaren Jackson Jr (at POR – $6,400): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. Triple J was down to 10.8 fantasy points against the Warriors on Dec. 17. It happens. As I always say about rookies, they are inconsistent, but prone to having big games. Triple J has shown the ability to bounce back strong after poor performances and he had 31.2 fantasy points against the Blazers on Dec. 12. Diagnosis: A risk because he’s a rookie. But I have a good feeling about him.

Thaddeus Young (at TOR – $6,400): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. Young had 39.3 fantasy points against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. People seem to be riding Sabonis for some reason, but I still like Young more because he gets more minutes and he’s a tad cheaper. Neither is a bad option right now and Sabonis does have the overall higher ceiling. If Ibaka and Siakam are out, the Pacers frontcourt will be in a great position. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (at CHI – $5,600): Needs 23.9 fantasy points. Hollis-Jefferson had 29.9 fantasy points against the Lakers on Tuesday. He’s been solid during this win streak for the Nets, chipping in with scoring and rebounding. The Nets are on a back-to-back, but it’s the Bulls. Hollis-Jefferson should have no issues continuing this run against this matchup. Diagnosis: Good matchup and ceiling.