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FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 30, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 22: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 21: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers high-fives fans after a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 21, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 21: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers high-fives fans after a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 21, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

High Value C

Players costing $6,667 or under

Ivica Zubac (vs SAC – $6,400): Needs 28.3 fantasy points. Zubac has looked normal in his last two games. He had 14 fantasy points against the Kings on Dec. 27. It was bound to happen at some point and it makes him a risk moving forward. But we know he has a high ceiling and there is hope that he can turn it around. Still, this salary is probably too high to take that risk. Diagnosis: High risk, high reward.

Tyson Chandler (vs SAC – $3,800): Needs 17.1 fantasy points. A more cost-effective option might be Chandler, who has played very well in the last two games. His minutes are not guaranteed, but he’s playing better than Zubac right now and if Zubac continues to struggle, Chandler could see his minutes continue to climb. He’s at a cost that won’t kill you and if he plays, you can count on him for rebounds and some defensive plays. Diagnosis: An option.

Mike Muscala (at POR – $3,600): Needs 16.2 fantasy points. This is largely about the circumstances. If Embiid doesn’t play, Muscala figures to get those minutes. And we’ve seen him have some big games when he’s gotten decent minutes. He’s not all that reliable, but if Embiid doesn’t play, you can take him as a punt option who can have a big game due to the circumstances. Diagnosis: Good ceiling and minutes should be there if Embiid is absent.