DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup

DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 25, 2018

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High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,250

James Harden (vs OKC – $10,900): Needs 49.8 fantasy points. It’s James Harden. You pretty much know what you’re getting from James Harden at this point. He’s been over 60 fantasy points in his last two games and it’s more or less a guarantee that he’ll be over 60 fantasy points on Christmas. He’s shooting lights out right now and he’s picking up plenty of assists. The ball is in his hands the entire game and he’ll deliver. Diagnosis: Take with all the confidence in the world.

Jimmy Butler (at BOS – $7,000): Needs 32 fantasy points. But let has been over 37 fantasy points in his last two games. He’s been all over the place as a member of the Sixers, but this is his game. They brought him to Philly for matchups like this. He can create his own offense and offense for others. He’ll play a big role in this game and deliver. Diagnosis: I’m expecting a big game out of him given the opponent.

Khris Middleton (at NY – $6,500): Needs 29.7 fantasy points. Middleton has bounced back after a rough stretch, going over 30 fantasy points in his last four games. He didn’t play much in the Dec. 1 game against the Knicks, but should play enough in this game to at least hit value. The Bucks are one of the easier matchups of the day given their opponent. Middleton will get his points and chip in with rebounds and assists. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.