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

By Jeremy Lambert

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)
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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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 17: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA game at ORACLE Arena on December 17, 2018 in Oakland, California. The basket gave Curry 15,000 points for his career. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

High Salary SF

Players costing over $6,667

Kevin Durant (at PHO – $10,500): Needs 44.3 fantasy points. Durant was down to 34.9 fantasy points against the Blazers on Dec. 29. It was the Splash Brothers game, but Durant is typically a reliable option on the Warriors. Scoring numbers are never an issue for him on the Warriors and his rebounding numbers should be back up in this one. Diagnosis: Reliable, but a blowout may limit his ceiling.

Paul George (vs DAL – $10,300): Needs 43.4 fantasy points. George had 45 fantasy points against the Mavericks on Sunday. It was an off night, but he still found a way to get value. Once again, you just know what you’re getting from George. He’s a reliable option and he has a high ceiling based on his scoring. The scoring is there right now, but the assists were down against the Mavericks. Expect those to tick up. Diagnosis: Very reliable with a very high ceiling.

TJ Warren (vs GS – $7,000): Needs 29.5 fantasy points. If Boooker is out, it’s going to be Warren’s show in Phoenix. It could be a big thing with the extra attention, but he’s at a good salary and has been strong throughout the month of December. He should do enough with his scoring to at least get you value. And if Booker doesn’t play, his assist numbers will tick up. Diagnosis: Reliable with a good ceiling.