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

By Mike Marteny

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)
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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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 09: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings reacts in the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 9, 2019 in Houston, 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 Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

DraftKings NBA Shooting Guards:

Best Bets:

The price on Hield is going really high, but he has only been under 40 DraftKings points twice in the last dozen games. Hield is the offense. He shoots at least 20 times a game and is a superb rebounder from the wing. This might be the worst place for the Warriors to try and defend. In fact, I wouldn’t be overly shocked if they try to make Draymond guard Hield.

Speaking of one guy being the offense, D’Angleo Russell is basically an inefficeient Buddy Hield. He also shoots at least 20 times a game, but makes less of the shots. What Russell lacks in rebounding, he more than makes up for in assists. Russell’s streaky shooting makes him a risk, but if he’s on, his upside is at least as good as Hield.

Honorable Mention:

The middle tier of SG is similarly disgusting. Alec Burks is worth considering, especially if he ends up more off the ball than on. If you don’t trust the Warriors, your only other option is the very talented but very inconsistent RJ Barrett. Again, look to move up or down.

Dark Horses:

Joe Harris and Garrett Temple are basically splitting the time vacated by LeVert and both of them put together put up roughly the same line. The bad part is using both is as expensive as paying for Simmons and you lose a slot. Temple is slightly more reliable and if you want a Harris, use Gary.

Big Dog III has four straight games with at least 20 DraftKings points. Robinson is still very inconsistent and some pieces are coming back, but the Warriors are still giving him plenty of run, which means plenty of chances to hit value.