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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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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 31: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 31, 2018 in Oakland, 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. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary PF

Players costing over $6,250

Anthony Davis (vs HOU – $11,200): Needs 52.4 fantasy points. It’s Anthony Davis. Much like Harden is a guarantee of 60 fantasy points, so is Davis. And Davis has the overall higher ceiling because of his ability to post monster rebounding totals. The back-to-back is slightly concerning and the Rockets are a tough team, but I’m not I the business of doubting Anthony Davis. He’s a monster and will always put up big numbers. Diagnosis: Very reliable and is Anthony Davis.

John Collins (vs CLE – $7,700): Needs 36 fantasy points. Collins continues to provide consistent production for the Hawks. He’s almost a guaranteed double-double and has a good scoring and rebounding ceiling. I worry that he may have heavy legs on the back-to-back, but the Hawks are at home and it’s Cleveland. He’s earned enough trust to where he should deliver in this game. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable and a solid ceiling.

Danilo Gallinari (vs SA – $6,400): Needs 29.6 fantasy points. You know what you’re getting for Gallinari on most nights. He’s a reliable option and has shown a high ceiling throughout the season. He was up to 42 fantasy points against the Lakers on Friday. The Spurs can be a tough matchup with their defense but Gallinari remains at a good salary given his normal level of production. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a good ceiling.