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

By Jeremy Lambert

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 9: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts during a pre-season game against the Shanghai Sharks on October 9, 2018 at Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 9: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts during a pre-season game against the Shanghai Sharks on October 9, 2018 at Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 05: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets watches the action against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (at MIA – $12,400): Needs 51.7 fantasy points. There is still no reason to doubt Harden. It’s a back-to-back and the Rockets now have to go on the road, but I’m not betting against this man right now. He needs a big game and he’ll give you a big game. Diagnosis: It’s an unstoppable version of James Harden.

Luka Doncic (at LAC – $8,200): Needs 34.2 fantasy points. Luka has been over 46 fantasy points in three of his last four games. If nothing else right now, he’s a reliable player. The concern is that the Mavericks are going on the road, where he has struggled. But he’s hot right now and he’s the one rookie I really don’t worry about. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

High Value SG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Wesley Matthews (at LAC – $5,100): Needs 21.3 fantasy points. Matthews has been over 24 fantasy points in his last two games. He’s an inconsistent player, but he typically gets the minutes, which is the good news. He had 27.2 fantasy points against the Clippers on Dec. 2. He’ll get the shots, but I’m not feeling him too much on Thursday. Diagnosis: Inconsistent with a decent ceiling.

Dwyane Wade (vs HOU – $4,400): Needs 20.4 fantasy points. If Winslow, Johnson, and Dragic miss this game and Waiters isn’t read, Wade is going to have the ball in his hands a lot. If that’s the case, I expect Wade to deliver a strong game. The Rockets are on a back-to-back and had to travel. Diagnosis: Circumstances could mean a big game for Wade.