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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 27, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 26: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2018 in New York City. 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. Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 128-100. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 26: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2018 in New York City. 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. Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 128-100. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 14: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks on before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 14: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks on before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary C

Players costing over $6,250

Clint Capela (vs BOS – $7,700): Needs 36.3 fantasy points. I don’t know if Capela will grab 23 rebounds again, but it was a glimpse what he can do. If Harden doesn’t play, I’m not sure what to make of Capela. He relies a lot on the guard to spot him for easy baskets and Gordon and Rivers aren’t going to command the respect that Harden and Paul do. The rebounding opportunities will be there, but I’m not sure it’ll be enough to make him worth your while. Diagnosis: Reliable if Harden plays. Risky if Harden doesn’t play.

Rudy Gobert (vs PHI – $7,500): Needs 35.4 fantasy points. Gobert had a big 51.5 fantasy point game against the Blazers on Christmas. I don’t know if he’ll come up with seven blocks against the Sixers, but he’ll get big minutes in an effort to shut down Embiid. And points and rebounds typically aren’t an issue for him. He’ll do enough to get value in this game and there’s always a chance at more given his minutes and style. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Jusuf Nurkic (at GS – $6,400): Needs 30.2 fantasy points. Nurkic didn’t ave a great Christmas, coming up with just 26 fantasy points against the Jazz. The matchup is better for him on Thursday because the Warriors have a lot of issues, especially at center. Nurkic should be able to come up with rebounds and points in this one to at least get you value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a solid matchup.