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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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TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 12: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) not quite sure to make of what is happening tonight. Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lose 126-110, the first loss at home. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 12: Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) not quite sure to make of what is happening tonight. Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lose 126-110, the first loss at home. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Pascal Siakam (at PHI – $6,000): Needs 28.1 fantasy points. Siakam was up to 38 fantasy points against the Cavaliers on Friday. He might be the only typical starter in the lineup on Saturday if the Raptors end up resting Kawhi on the back-to-back. If Kawhi ends up playing, you can still count on Siakam to deliver. If Kawhi doesn’t play, he’ll get more opportunities, but also more pressure. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Trevor Ariza (vs PHO – $5,300): Needs 24.7 fantasy points. I don’t know if this quite counts as a revenge game for Ariza. He spent two months on the Suns and got paid more than anyone else would pay him. If anything, this should be a thank you game for Ariza. He’s played very well for the Wizards thus far and does a bit of everything. The Suns are playing well, but they are still the Suns. Diagnosis: Should be in for a big night given the matchup and recent play.

Derrick Jones Jr (vs MIL – $4,700): Needs 21.9 fantasy points. I don’t know what’s gotten into Derrick Jones, but I’m willing to keep it going with him until he stops bouncing out of the gym. He’s been great during this stretch for the Heat, posting good scoring and rebounding numbers. He plays with an edge and should be a big minutes guy against the athleticism of the Bucks. He remains at a good salary. Diagnosis: Red hot, good matchup, low-cost.