FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup

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

SAN ANTONIO,TX - SEPTEMBER 30 : DeMar DeRozan #10 and LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs talk in a preseason game against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center on September 30 , 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – NOVEMBER 18: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs drives for two against the Golden State Warriors at AT&T Center on November 18 , 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) /

High Salary SG

Players costing over $6,667

James Harden (vs MEM – $12,600): Needs 53.2 fantasy points. It’s James Harden. You know what you’re getting from him. He had 62.4 fantasy points against the Grizzlies on Dec. 15. There’s really no stopping Harden right now, you just have to hope he misses. And he doesn’t seem to miss too often at the moment. Keep taking him because he’ll keep delivering. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a very high ceiling.

DeMar DeRozan (vs BOS – $9,000): Needs 38 fantasy points. DeRozan has been over 52 fantasy points in three of his last four games. He typically delivers in these tough matchups because he’s able to get tough buckets. And he’s done well in other areas as a member of the Spurs. This is a tough matchup, which means DeRozan’s scoring will be a factor. Diagnosis: Fairly reliable with a good ceiling. Trust him in these big games.

Luka Doncic (at OKC – $8,500): Needs 35.9 fantasy points. Luka had 36.1 fantasy points against the Thunder on Sunday. The road worries me a bit as the Mavericks aren’t quite as good on the road and the Thunder should be able to an angry squad after losing on Sunday. But I’m not doubting Luka at this point. If nothing else, he should be a reliable option. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling, but a tough matchup given the circumstances.