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

By Jeremy Lambert

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during a pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during a pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 28: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 28: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 28, 2018 at 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (at GS – $5,600): Needs 23.5 fantasy points. SAG can be up-and-down because that’s the life of a rookie. But he had 34.4 fantasy points against the Nuggets on Saturday. And he had 33.5 fantasy points against the Warriors on Nov. 12. Both teams are on a back-to-back, which means things will probably get weird. I like SAG’s overall game and think he’s a player who can step up in this big games. Diagnosis: Good ceiling. He’s a guy who isn’t afraid of this moment.

Tyus Jones (at OKC – $3,600): Needs 15.1 fantasy points. This is all about the circumstances. Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague could be out for Sunday’s contest, which means Jones will be the lead point guard for the Timberwolves on Sunday. The matchup is tough, but the Thunder is on a back-to-back and Jones is at such a low salary that he should easily hit value. But given the minutes he’ll play, expect way more. Diagnosis: If Rose and Teague are out, take him with confidence.

De’Anthony Melton (at BKN – $4,100): Needs 17.2 fantasy points. This is all about the circumstances. With the Suns playing a triple OT game on Saturday, it’s likely that they won’t play their starters too many minutes. That means more minutes for Melton. And he’s played well when he’s gotten a chance to produce this season. Trust the circumstances. Diagnosis: I expect good run for him based on the circumstances. If it turns out to be true, he’ll be a big player.