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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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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 $6,667

Buddy Hield (vs NO – $6,900): Needs 29 fantasy points. Hield is shooting red hot right now. And he gets the Pelicans, who can’t defend anyone. Hield should have no problem getting his scoring numbers in this game. He’ll chip in with some rebounds and maybe luck into a couple of assists. But look for him to have a big scoring game. Diagnosis: Much like Fox, I love Hield on Sunday. The Kings backcourt should be in for a big game against the Pelicans.

Jrue Holiday (at SAC – $9,200): Needs 38.6 fantasy points. Holiday had 44.2 fantasy points against the Lakers on Dec. 21. Even with the Pelicans getting a bit healthier, you know what you’re getting from Holidays. He’s going to get big minutes and he does a bit of everything. The Kings are better, but the pace should be high, which means the points will be high. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

D’Angelo Russell (vs PHO – $6,900): Needs 29 fantasy points. Russell has been held under 20 fantasy points in his last two games. But the Suns are coming off a triple OT game and probably own’t be up for this one. This should be an easy game for Russell to bounce back and at least get you value. A blowout is in play, which is a bit of a concern. Diagnosis: Reliable, good ceiling and great matchup.