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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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MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 15: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies of the Houston Rockets against the Memphis Grizzlies during a game on December 14, 2018 at FedEx Forum 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 15: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies of the Houston Rockets against the Memphis Grizzlies during a game on December 14, 2018 at FedEx Forum 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (vs SA – $12,200): Needs 51.2 fantasy points. It’s going to be even more of the James Harden show in Houston. He had 63.2 fantasy points against the Heat on Dec. 20. The Spurs are on a back-to-back, but I am worried about how much gas Harden has left in the tank. There’s a lot of pressure on him with Paul out and he could flame out at any moment. Diagnosis: A slight risk if he just collapses. But he could be in for a huge game with Paul out. Trust that he’s not too tired.

Devin Booker (at WAS – $8,900): Needs 37.4 fantasy points. Booker has played well since returning from injury, going over 44 fantasy points in all three of his games. And now he gets the Wizards, who don’t play any defense. Booker should have no issue getting his points and assists in this one. He’s a high ceiling guy and is red-hot right now. Diagnosis: Hot, great matchup, reliable. Love Booker on Saturday.

Luka Doncic (at GS – $8,300): Needs 34.8 fantasy points. Doncic has been over 46 fantasy points in his last three games and four of his last five. The matchup is tough as the Warriors will come out strong and will probably want to dead the hype surrounding Doncic. But he had 37.8 fantasy points against them on Nov. 17 and it’s tough to coat him right now. I’m going to trust that he can keep it going. Diagnosis: Feels like a boom-or-bust night for him. I’m leaning towards boom.