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DraftKings NBA picks December 15: Embiid’s playing the Nets!

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FanDuel NBA: PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a three point shot against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center on October 20, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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DraftKings NBA picks December 15: Embiid’s playing the Nets!

There are six games on our Sunday in the NBA, but the DraftKings NBA slates are chopped. There are only two early tips, leaving a solid four game DraftKings NBA slate for the main one.

The Magic and Pacers are in action early and so is Charlotte. That means we have some players to pay for. Which injuries open up value on the early slate?

Out: Zion Williamson (knee), Victor Oladipo (knee), P.J. Washington (finger), Marvin Williams (knee), Darius Miller (Achilles), Al-Farouq Aminu (knee),

Questionable: Nikola Vucevic (ankle), Nicolas Batum (hand), JaKarr Sampson (back),

The main slate is littered with injuries as it has been with most DraftKings NBA slates so far this year. Let’s check those out to find some value on the main slate.

Out: Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Steph Curry (hand), Klay Thompson (knee), De’Aaron Fox (ankle), John Collins (suspension), Caris LeVert (thumb), Kyle Kuzma (ankle), Reggie Bullock (back), WIlson Chandler (suspension), Kevin Durant (Achilles), Wayne Ellington (Achilles), Allonzo Trier (concussion), DeMarcus Cousins (knee).

Questionable: LeBron James (elbow), Al Horford (knee), Eric Paschall (hip), Paul Millsap (quad), Nicolas Claxton (hamstring).

LeBron can play. The question is whether the Lakers will let him. Why would they? The Lakers don’t need him to beat the Hawks, especially with Davis ruining them up front.

I couldn’t decide whether to use Harden, PG, or both, so I created three lineups. The only one that cashed was the Harden lineup  and that was thanks to the strong supporting Raptors and Grizzlies more than Harden.

ricket17 got the takedown building around Jokic and Beal with massive value from Porzingis, Dillon Brooks, Bruce Brown, Gasol, and Markieff Morris.