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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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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics runs onto court before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 10, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics runs onto court before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 10, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value SF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Jayson Tatum (at HOU – $6,200): Needs 28.7 fantasy points. Tatum has been hot for the Celtics and had 46.5 fantasy points against the Sixers on Christmas. Once again, as long as Harden plays, this should be another big game for Tatum. He’s been getting it done with his scoring and rebounds right now and he typically chips in with defense. Unless this turns into a route or the Celtics have a letdown due to Harden not playing, Tatum should be in for another strong game. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Kevin Knox (at MIL – $5,900): Needs 27.4 fantasy points. Knox had 32 fantasy points against the Bucks on Christmas. He’s been playing very well during this stretch and while I still worry about him having a rough game because he’s a rookie, I’ll continue to trust him until I see an actual sign of him slipping. The opportunities are there and he certainly doesn’t look afraid. Diagnosis: Good ceiling, but I still worry about rookie inconsistency.

P.J. Tucker (vs BOS – $4,500): Needs 20.9 fantasy points. Tucker has continued his consistent play. But if Harden is out of the lineup, I do worry about him. He needs that star to take pressure off of him and Eric Gordon is not it. Minutes are never an issue for Tucker and he gets good shots while chipping in with rebounds. He’ll see more opportunities if Harden doesn’t play, but he’s also a bit more limited as he’ll get more attention. Diagnosis: Risky, but reliable if Harden plays.