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

By Jeremy Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – MARCH 22: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Lonzo Ball (at GS – $6,700): Needs 28.2 fantasy points. We’re cheating a bit with point guards but you’re probably not thinking of taking Rondo or Rozier unless you’re playing a more risky lineup or are looking to save money. Ball had a rough game against the Grizzlies but still finished with a respectable 23.6 fantasy points. He averaged 37.2 fantasy points in four games against the Warriors last season. Curry didn’t play in three of those games so keep that in mind. Minutes should be there and he does enough in each category to at least be reliable. Diagnosis: Reliable.

Ricky Rubio (vs POR – $6,700): Needs 28.2 fantasy points. Rubio has been over 39 fantasy points in his last two games. The assists appear to be there for him without a problem right now. His scoring will always be a bit all over the place, but right now he’s shooting the ball well. And he typically finds a way to contribute on defense. He had 39.4 fantasy points against the Blazers on Dec. 21. Diagnosis: Good matchup and a high ceiling. But a bit inconsistent.

Emmanuel Mudiay (vs MIL – $6,400): Needs 27 fantasy points. Mudiay has continued to deliver for the Knicks. Part of it is circumstance as the Knicks just need perimeter scoring and the other part is that Mudiay is a good offensive player. He had 42.1 fantasy points against the Bucks on Dec. 1. The minutes and opportunities are going to be there without an issue. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.