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

By Jeremy Lambert

BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 18: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 18, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Lakers 115-110. 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. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 08: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2018 at the 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. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 08: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2018 at the 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. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Marcus Morris (vs PHI – $5,900): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. Morris has been up-and-down as the starter, but the minutes are typically there and he does well against the Sixers. He had 34.5 fantasy points against them in just 21 minutes on opening night. With the starters, he has a high ceiling and rarely lacks for opportunities. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling and proven matchup.

Noah Vonleh (vs MIL – $5,200): Needs 24.4 fantasy points. Vonleh was up to 31.5 fantasy points against the Hawks on Dec. 21. It was the Hawks, so let’s not go too crazy. But Vonleh has shown a high ceiling this season and the minutes are there for him. He had 25.25 fantasy points against the Bucks on Dec. 1 and 22.25 fantasy points in just 19 minutes against them on Oct. 22. Diagnosis: Reliable.

Al Horford (vs PHI – $5,700): Needs 26.8 fantasy points. Horford has been up-and-down in recent contests but was only down against the Hornets due to a lack of minutes. If Aron Baynes is out, Horford figures to see big minutes against Embiid. And he typically does a good job against Embiid. He’s not reliable in a single category but does enough in all categories to boost his value. Diagnosis: Good ceiling.