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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 28, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the pre-season NBA game at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-91. 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 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the pre-season NBA game at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-91. 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 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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Zach LaVine
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 05: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates his three point shot in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November5, 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 (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

DeMar DeRozan (at DEN – $8,800): Needs 37.2 fantasy points. DeRozan has been over 50 fantasy points in his last two games, including a 52.9 fantasy point effort against the Nuggets on Dec. 26. When the minutes are there, the production is there. And the minutes should be there in this game because I suspect it’ll be a close contest. DeRozan will get his points while chipping in in other areas. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling.

Luka Doncic (at NO – $8,500): Needs 36 fantasy points. Doncic is listed as probable, so I’m going to assume that he’ll play. He had 48.8 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Dec. 26. Like with Barea, it’s the same matchup and the Pelicans have the same problems. Doncic should be able to carve up the Pelicans defense on Friday. Diagnosis: Great matchup and a high ceiling.

Zach LaVine (at WAS – $7,600): Needs 32.2 fantasy points. LaVine had 32.2 fantasy points in 26 minutes against the Timberwolves on Dec. 26. He’s expected to be back in the starting lineup on Friday and now he gets the Wizards. They haven’t been able to stop anyone all season. LaVine should get plenty of points in this one. Diagnosis: High ceiling and a great matchup.