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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 20, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 26: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Dallas Mavericks yells out as he warms up before their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on October 26, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 26: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Dallas Mavericks yells out as he warms up before their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on October 26, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 23: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a call during the first quarter in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 23, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Clint Capela (at MIA – $8,000): Needs 38.2 fantasy points. Capela had 42.5 fantasy points against the Wizards on Wednesday. Him finding his game has been a big contributing factor to the Rockets turnaround. He struggled against the Heat last season, but this is a different Capela. Diagnosis: Reliable

DeAndre Jordan (at LAC – $7,400): Needs 35.3 fantasy points. Jordan has been reliable over the last three games. That’s a good sign because he’s typically all over the place. And now he gets a revenge game against the Clippers. He had 54.25 fantasy points against the Clippers on Dec. 2. This will be his first game back at Staples. I expect him to deliver. Diagnosis: Love the revenge factor. Typically don’t like Jordan, but this is a rare exception.

Hassan Whiteside (vs HOU – $7,000): Needs 33.4 fantasy points. I don’t know what to make of Whiteside because his minutes aren’t that great, but he makes a good impact in those limited minutes. He played well against the Rockets last season, averaging 42.5 fantasy points in two games. That gives me some confidence heading into Thursday’s game. Diagnosis: Reliable.

High Value C

Players costing $6,250 or under

Kelly Olynyk (vs HOU – $4,700): Needs 22.3 fantasy points. Olynyk was down to 16.5 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Dec. 16. He had been very good prior to that so I’m willing to chalk it up to an off night. Its long as he gets the minutes, he’ll have a bounce-back performance. Diagnosis: Trust the minutes to be there and for him to bounce back.