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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 23, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Sacramento Kings’ Buddy Hield celebrates with teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic (8) during action against the Golden State Warriors at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. The Warriors won, 130-125. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS via Getty Images)
The Sacramento Kings’ Buddy Hield celebrates with teammate Bogdan Bogdanovic (8) during action against the Golden State Warriors at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. The Warriors won, 130-125. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

Spencer Dinwiddie (vs PHO – $7,200): Needs 32.9 fantasy points. With De’Angelo Russell struggling, Dinwiddie has had to step up in recent games. He’s a high ceiling guy, but not always reliable. The good news is that he gets the Suns on a back-to-back. Even with the Suns playing better, it’s tough to think they are going to perform well on a back-to-back against a good Nets team. Dinwiddie should get his scoring numbers and then some in this game. Diagnosis: High ceiling and good matchup.

Buddy Hield (vs NO – $6,700): Needs 30.7 fantasy points. It doesn’t matter how old he is, Buddy Hield is shooting lights out right now. It’s not a revenge game as he’s played plenty of games against the Pelicans, but he’s never played him while playing at this level. And the Pelicans are in rough shape defensively. Hield should have a huge scoring night in this game. Diagnosis: Much like Fox, I love Hield on Sunday. The matchup is great and his shot is on.

Jrue Holiday (at SAC – $9,100): Needs 41.6 fantasy points. Holiday had 46.5 fantasy points against the Lakers on Dec. 21. You know what you’re getting from Holiday on most nights. As long as Davis is in the lineup, he’s going to produce a good number of points and plenty of assists. He’ll also chip in with rebounds and and defensive plays. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling and great matchup.