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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 21, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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)
MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 8: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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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Vucevic
DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 17: Nikola Vucevic /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Nikola Vucevic (at CHI – $9,000): Needs 40.4 fantasy points. Vucevic had 48 fantasy points against the Bulls on Dec. 13. He should feast once again on Friday. The Bulls are a mess and Vucevic has proven himself to be a high ceiling player. He should be in for another big scoring and rebounding game. Diagnosis: Love him on Friday. He’ll produce big.

Rudy Gobert (at POR – $8,500): Needs 38.2 fantasy points. Gobert has been reliable during this recent stretch and he’s shown a high ceiling, going over 45 fantasy points in his last two games. This typically isn’t his matchup, but I like the way he’s playing right now and I’m down on the Blazers. Gobert should get his points and rebounds while chipping in with his usual defense. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Myles Turner (at BKN – $7,300): Needs 32.8 fantasy points. Turner has been fantastic during this recent stretch, outside of a rough night against the Sixers. But he’s shown to be reliable over the last month and that’s been huge for his value. The matchup is good and it’s one he’s been great against even when he wasn’t reliable. He’s averaging 40.1 fantasy points in his last five games against the Nets. Diagnosis: Love everything about Turner on Friday.