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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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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 24: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 24: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Paul George (at DAL – $10,600): Needs 44.2 fantasy points. George didn’t play against the Suns but is expected to play in this one. You know what you’re getting from George at the moment. He does a bit of everything and if his shooting is hot, the ceiling is the roof for him. The Mavericks are better at home, but their defense still leaves a lot to be desired. And there’s really been no slowing George as of late. Diagnosis: High ceiling and very reliable. Unless the rest cooled him down, take him with confidence.

Kawhi Leonard (vs CHI – $10,200): Needs 42.5 fantasy points. Kawhi was down to 31.7 fantasy points against the Magic on Dec. 28. I’ll chalk it off to an off night as he’s been very good this season and it’s tough to see him struggling in the same manner against another great matchup. The Bulls are not good and this should be a game where the Raptors remind everyone just how good they are. Diagnosis: Expect a bounce-back performance from him. He’s reliable with a high ceiling.

Josh Richardson (vs MIN – $7,700): Needs 32.1 fantasy points. Richardson has turned into a reliable option after a cold start to the month. He hasn’t shown his high ceiling in quite a while, which is a bit concerning, but if you’re just looking for a reliable option who contributes in all categories, Richardson is a solid option. The matchup is good as well. Diagnosis: