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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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MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 15: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies of the Houston Rockets against the Memphis Grizzlies during a game on December 14, 2018 at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 15: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies of the Houston Rockets against the Memphis Grizzlies during a game on December 14, 2018 at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (vs OKC – $12,400): Needs 52.4 fantasy points. It’s James Harden without Chris Paul. Few players will guarantee you at least 60 fantasy points like Harden. And if he’s chipping in with rebounds, the ceiling is even higher. The points and assists will be there and he’s shooting lights out right now. He struggled against the Thunder on Nov. 8, but trust him to be better in this game. The opportunities will obviously be there. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.

Jimmy Butler (at BOS – $7,800): Needs 33 fantasy points. Butler has been over 39 fantasy points in his last two games. And this is why they brought Butler to Philly. The Sixers struggled in the playoffs against Boston, but now they have a guy who can create his own offense and do a bit of everything. Butler raises his game in these big spots. Expect him to deliver in a big way on Christmas. Diagnosis: This game is tailor-made for Butler. Love his ceiling.

Khris Middleton (at NY – $7,500): Needs 31.7 fantasy points. Middleton has found his rhythm after going through a rough stretch in the middle of the month. And now he gets the Knicks. This should be easy pickings for Middleton, who will get his points while chipping in with rebounds and assists. Trust the matchup in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.