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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 29, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 2, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 2: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during a pre-season game against the Miami Heat on October 2, 2018 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 22: Jordan Clarkson #8 and Larry Nance Jr. #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers enter the game for the first time on their new home court at Quicken Loans Arena during the first half against the Washington Wizards on February 22, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

High Value PG

Players costing $6,250 or under

Jordan Clarkson (at ATL – $6,100): Needs 28 fantasy points. Clarkson had 30.75 fantasy points against the Heat on Friday. The matchup is much easier for him on Saturday. Both teams are on a back-to-back, but the Hawks went to overtime. And they are the Hawks. Clarkson rarely lacks for minutes and shots. This feels like a big game for him on Saturday. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable, high ceiling, and good matchup.

Monte Morris (at PHO – $4,600): Needs 21.2 fantasy points. Morris continues his strong play for the Nuggets. Now he gets the Suns and he could be in the starting lineup as the Nuggets are racking up injuries right now. Even if he’s coming off the bench, he remains at a good salary given his typical production and minutes. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling. If Murray is out, he should be a steal. Plus, Suns.

Austin Rivers (at NO – $3,800): Needs 17.4 fantasy points. Rivers continues to put up solid numbers for the Rockets. The big thing for him is that he gets plenty of minutes, a decent number of shots and is at a good salary. The better news for him is that he gets to play the Pelicans. They are on a back-to-back and don’t offer much of anything on the defensive end. Diagnosis: Reliable at this salary and a good matchup.