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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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Eric Gordon, Minnesota Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler, Houston Rockets
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets calls for a foul during a 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

High Value SG

Players costing $6,667 or under

Eric Gordon (at NO – $6,300): Needs 26.7 fantasy points. Much like Harden, Gordon is reliable on a lesser level. The minutes and opportunities are always there for him. And now he gets the Pelicans on a back-to-back. This should be another 30 point outing for Gordon where he racks up points and chips in with assists and rebounds. And he always seems to play well against the Pelicans, even when CP3 was healthy. Diagnosis: Very reliable and a high ceiling.

Jordan Clarkson (at ATL – $6,000): Needs 25.4 fantasy points. Clarkson had 28 fantasy points against the Heat on Friday. The Heat are a tough matchup. The Hawks, coming off an overtime game, are not a tough matchup. Clarkson never lacks for minutes or shots. He should have a strong scoring night in this game. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable, great matchup, and a good ceiling.

Monte Morris (at PHO – $5,700): Needs 24.1 fantasy points. Morris continues to be a reliable option. His minutes were down against the Spurs, but he came up with 28.5 fantasy points in 21 minutes. If Jamal Murray is out, Morris may even draw the start. As long as the Pelicans are still lacking guards due to injuries, Morris will continue to deliver. Diagnosis: Reliable, good ceiling, and Suns.