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

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo to celebrate his 15,000 point career milestone after a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 17, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – APRIL 23: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a call during the first quarter in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 23, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,667

Joel Embiid (vs TOR – $10,500): Needs 47 fantasy points. A lack of minutes has hurt Embiid during this recent stretch. And I worry that his minutes will be down in this game as it’s possible the Raptors don’t play anyone. Maybe that’s good news for the value of Embiid because it means more opportunities, but it’s also possible that the game turns into a blowout or is a letdown for Philly. Diagnosis: If Kawhi plays, take him with confidence. The same goes for Jimmy Butler.

Clint Capela (vs SA – $9,000): Needs 40.3 fantasy points. Capela was down to 30.3 fantasy points in 29 minutes against the Heat. I’m not too concerned largely due to the injury to Chris Paul. With Paul being out, Harden will go to Capela more often. And Capela should be able to take advantage of the Spurs, who are on a back-to-back. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.

Deandre Ayton (at WAS – $7,400): Needs 33.1 fantasy points. Ayton was up to 45.6 fantasy points against the Celtics on Dec. 19. He’s been good during this stretch of wins for the Suns (outside of the Mavericks game) and now he gets the undersized and ailing Wizards. Points and rebounds should not be an issue for him on Saturday. Diagnosis: Love him. Expect a big game from him.