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DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 31, 2018

By Jeremy Lambert

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on October 30, 2018. (Photo by Christopher Evans/Digital First Media/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on October 30, 2018. (Photo by Christopher Evans/Digital First Media/Boston Herald via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 08: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 08: Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2018 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

High Value PF

Players costing $6,250 or under

Marcus Morris (at SA – $5,800): Needs 26.8 fantasy points. Morris continues his solid play in the starting lineup. He had 29 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Dec. 29. The scoring numbers are there and he typically chips in with rebounds. His salary has dropped so he’s easier to fit into your lineup. He knows how to raise his level of play against these tough matchups and typically lives for these big games. Diagnosis: Reliable.

Jerami Grant (vs DAL – $5,200): Needs 24.2 fantasy points. Grant was down to 16.5 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Sunday. Don’t expect that to happen on Monday. He’ll be better at home, mainly because I expect Westbrook to be better. That means more chances for Grant to get involved on the offensive end. Expect a bounce back performance from him on Monday. Diagnosis: Reliable.

Danuel House Jr (vs MEM – $4,300): Needs 19.9 fantasy points. House Jr has been over 20 fantasy points in his last three games. The minutes are there for him right now and he’ll probably get more in this game with Gordon out of the lineup. Shots are never an issue for him in the Houston offense and he chips in in other categories. He’s at a low cost and this feels like a game where he makes an impact given what should be a slugfest. Diagnosis: