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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 26, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 21, 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 - NOVEMBER 21: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 21, 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) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 16: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a three point shot against the Miami Heat at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 16: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after a three point shot against the Miami Heat at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Domantas Sabonis (at ATL – $6,200): Needs 29.1 fantasy points. The minutes still aren’t quite there for Sabonis, but his production continues to be solid. And now he gets the Hawks. And a Hawks team that might be missing John Collins, which would help Sabonis’ case. Sabonis had 41.5 fantasy points against the Hawks on Nov. 17. He’ll get points and rebounds in this one. Diagnosis: High ceiling, but minutes limit his reliability.

Jaren Jackson Jr (vs CLE – $5,800): Needs 27.2 fantasy points. Jackson finally saw his minutes rise and he was able to close the game against the Lakers. It led to 38.75 fantasy points. I love Triple J and if he’s going to continue to get minutes, he’ll continue to make a big impact. The matchup is good because the Cavaliers are bad. This should be easy pickings for Triple J. Diagnosis: High ceiling and reliable given the salary and matchup.

Trevor Ariza (at DET – $5,400): Needs 25 fantasy points. Ariza was down to 15.5 fantasy points against the Pacers on Dec. 23. I’m not too concerned as it came after the triple OT game where he played 54 minutes. He’s had some rest now and should be back to form. And he’s played very well for the Wizards since being acquired. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.