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

By Jeremy Lambert

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Toronto Raptors during a pre-season game on October 2, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arenaa in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 2: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Toronto Raptors during a pre-season game on October 2, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arenaa in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Bradley Beal, Wizards, Hornets
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 20: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the LA Clippers during the second half at Capital One Arena on November 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. 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 Will Newton/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (at NO – $12,500): Needs 52.9 fantasy points. It’s James Harden. He only had 53.4 fantasy points against the Celtics, but he’s still James Harden. And he’s catching the Pelicans, a poor defense, on a back-to-back. This should be easy pickings for Harden with the only concern being a blowout. Expect his assists to tick back up and the scoring will be there without an issue. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a high ceiling.

Bradley Beal (vs CHA – $8,400): Needs 35.6 fantasy points. Beal had 52.9 fantasy points against the Bulls on Friday. As long as John Wall is out of the lineup Beal is a very strong play. He’s the top option on Washington and has no issue getting his scoring numbers while chipping in with assists and rebounds. The Hornets are a good matchup as their defense isn’t great. Diagnosis: Fantastic option if Wall is out once again.

Donovan Mitchell (vs NY – $7,400): Needs 31.3 fantasy points. Mitchell has been up-and-down in his last six games. He was up against the Sixers on Dec. 27, finishing with 37.3 fantasy points. I suspect he’ll break the trend in this one because it’s the Knicks. Mitchell should be able to come up with plenty of points in this game while doing enough in the assist department to have a strong outing. Diagnosis: High ceiling and a great matchup.