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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 08: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 08: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Marcus Morris (at MEM – $6,200): Needs 28.7 fantasy points. Morris has been over 30 fantasy points in his last two games. He’s been solid as the starter and I like this matchup for him. Memphis are tough to score on, but when you need tough buckets, Morris is a guy you can typically count on. He’s going to battle and get those tough points and rebounds. Minutes will certainly be there. Diagnosis: Tough matchup, but a high ceiling. A gut feeling pick.

Trevor Ariza (vs CHA – $5,400): Needs 25 fantasy points. Ariza was down to 19.75 fantasy points against the Bulls on Friday. I’m not too concern because he’s played very well for the Wizards. He had a rough night, but I’ll give him this game to bounce back. He still gets plenty of minutes and opportunities in the Washington lineup and the Hornets are another good matchup. Diagnosis: Trust him to bounce back given the minutes and matchup.

Derrick Favors (vs NY – $4,900): Needs 22.9 fantasy points. Favors has played less than 20 minutes in his last two games, which does have me concerned about his value. But he gets the Knicks on Saturday and with Jae Crowder out of the lineup, Favors should see more minutes. It’s also possible those minutes go to Thabo Sefolosha, so don’t be afraid to look at him as a low-cost option. Diagnosis: Good ceiling if the minutes shake out like I think they will with Crowder out.