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

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 6: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on December 6, 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 6: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on December 6, 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) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Miami Heat on December 10, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against the Miami Heat on December 10, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,667

Draymond Green (vs POR – $7,100): Needs 30.6 fantasy points. I don’t know what to make of Draymond’s game right now. He’s never been a big scorer, but now he’s in his own head. And he needs other players to play well to get his assist numbers. Typically, that’s not an issue. But teams have figured out that they don’t have to guard Draymond on offense. And this salary feels a bit high for what he’s giving you right now. Of course, watching post a triple-double in this game. Diagnosis: A risk, but a high ceiling. It’s always foolish to think the Warriors are broken.

Jayson Tatum (at HOU – $7,000): Needs 30.2 fantasy points. As long as the minutes are there, Tatum is going to have a big game. As mentioned previously, I worry that the Celtics have a letdown or that this turns into a blowout, which could limit how Tatum plays. A letdown would be better than a blowout as at least the minutes will be there. He’s at a good enough salary to where he should at least get you value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a very high ceiling.

Kyle Kuzma (at SAC – $6,700): Needs 28.9 fantasy points. Kuzma is the guy who will have to step up with LeBron out. Can he do it? I’m honestly not sure. He benefits from playing with LeBron because playing next to LeBron means easier opportunities for a scorer like Kuzma. Without LeBron commanding his usual attention, Kuzma might struggle. He’s at a good salary and his ceiling remains high. He should do enough to at least hit value. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling if he proves he can step up. I think he can.