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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 22, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder gestures against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at the Barclays Center on December 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/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 $6,250 or under

Rudy Gay (at HOU – $6,200): Needs 28.9 fantasy points. Gay had 25.75 fantasy points in 19 minutes against the Timberwolves on Friday. As mentioned, earlier, I have to believe that the Spurs will play a close game at some point. And if they do have a close outing, Gay is going to hit big because he’s been playing very well during this stretch. Honestly, he’s been playing too well because the Spurs are dominating clubs. Diagnosis: Good ceiling if the game is close.

Jae Crowder (vs OKC – $5,200): Needs 24.2 fantasy points. Crowder was scoring on Friday but wasn’t doing much of anything else. He had 20.75 fantasy points against the Blazers. It’s a back-to-back, but I still like this matchup for him. He should play big minutes and contribute with more than just scoring. Diagnosis: Good ceiling, but inconsistent.

Gerald Green (vs SA – $3,700): Needs 17 fantasy points. This is all about the circumstances and a little about the matchup. Green typically plays well against the Spurs when given minutes. In games where he’s played 20 minutes or more against the Spurs, he’s averaging 26.2 fantasy points. The minutes should be there in this one as the Rockets will need his scoring with Paul out. He’s a low-cost option who could hit big. Diagnosis: Not reliable, but the matchup and circumstances are in his favor.

Quick Hits

OG Anunoby ($3,500): If he starts, he’s a good option given the minutes he’ll get and the team he’s on.