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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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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 16: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after scoring during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on December 16, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 128-105. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 16: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after scoring during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on December 16, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 128-105. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

Luka Doncic (vs OKC – $8,600): Needs 36.4 fantasy points. Doncic had 36.9 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Dec. 28. The Mavericks are at home, which is good news for the value of all their players. Luka has been good this season, but he’s been better at home. The Thunder offer a good defense, but I’m not betting against Luka. He’s been on another level compared to your typical rookie. Diagnosis: Reliable with a high ceiling. Matchup is tough.

Jimmy Butler (at POR – $8,300): Needs 35.1 fantasy points. Butler was down to 30.7 fantasy points against the Jazz on Dec. 27. He’s been all over the place as a member of the Sixers, but this is largely based on the circumstances. If Embiid doesn’t play, Butler will play a bigger role in the offense. And because of that, I like him in this game. If Embiid ends up playing, I don’t like him quite as much. Diagnosis: High ceiling and reliable if Embiid doesn’t play. If Embiid does play, his ceiling is more limited.

Zach LaVine (at TOR – $7,800): Needs 33 fantasy points. Your other options at SG are LaVine or Hield. I’ve love Hield this season, but he’s shooting cold right now. There’s always a chance that the lid comes off and he gets back into form. LaVine is a bit more reliable with his scoring but could stand to do more in other categories. And the matchup is tougher for LaVine. Diagnosis: High ceiling and fairly reliable.