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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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SAN ANTONIO,TX – APRIL 22 : Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors In the second half of Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 22 , 2018 in San Antonio, 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. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO,TX – APRIL 22 : Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during a timeout against the Golden State Warriors In the second half of Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 22 , 2018 in San Antonio, 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. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,667 or under

Rudy Gay (vs MIN – $6,500): Needs 27 fantasy points. Gay has been a big reason for the Spurs dominating teams as of late. I think this game will be close, which bodes well for Gay’s value. He still remains at a good salary and has shown that he can at least hit value in limited minutes. But a close game means more minutes and is great for his production. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling if the game is as close as I think it’ll be.

Robert Covington (at SA – $6,200): Needs 25.8 fantasy points. One reason why I think this game will be close is the play of Covington. He had 37.2 fantasy points against the Pistons on Dec. 19. He’s looking more like himself following the injury and his minutes are up. He does a bit of everything and had 39.3 fantasy points against the Spurs on Nov. 28. He’s proven that he can deliver as long as the minutes are there. Diagnosis: Love his game and the matchup. High ceiling player.

Joe Harris (vs IND – $4,500): Needs 18.7 fantasy points. Harris was down to 18.8 fantasy points against the Bulls on Dec. 19. I’m not too concerned. He still gets plenty of minutes and opportunities. And I love his overall game. With this matchup, he’s going to find little ways to chip in and at least get you value. He’s a nice low-cost option to spend elsewhere. Diagnosis: Low-cost, reliable, good ceiling.