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We have a five-game Christmas slate. I won't waste your time with the intro here, but Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 12/26/18. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on DraftKings. You can also check out today's FanDuel lineup picks.
As always, don't set your lineups too early and check player statuses before the opening tip. Find me in the NBA Chat Room or @HalfCourtJester on Twitter for questions.
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DraftKings DFS Guards
Damian Lillard - PG, at UTA ($7,800)
The DraftKings price tags are a bit of a joke on this slate, starting with Lillard. I expect this game to be a bit of a defensive battle, but Lillard is averaging 27.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.6 steals (45.0 fantasy points) in 34.2 minutes per game over the last 10 days. He has scored 45+ fantasy points in three of his last four games while flashing near 60 fantasy point upside. This is a relatively difficult matchup, but Lillard makes an elite option.
James Harden - PG/SG, vs OKC ($10,900)
Harden can always be considered when Chris Paul isn't on the court. He's been playing at an elite level recently, averaging 39.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 9.5 assists, and 2.5 steals (70.0 fantasy points) in 39.0 minutes per game over the last 10 days. He has scored between 66 and 87 fantasy points in five of his last six games. Harden and Paul George have been two of the best scorers in the NBA recently, and they could get caught in a scoring battle between the duo.
DraftKings DFS Forwards
Paul George - SF/PF, at HOU ($9,700)
As mentioned above, I believe George and James Harden could turn this game into a scoring battle between them. There are a few elite small forwards on this slate, as well, meaning PG13 could go overlooked. Still, he has been on fire over the last 10 days, averaging 34.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 steals (59.2 fantasy points) in 37.3 minutes per game over the last 10 days. Utilizing George and Harden in the same lineup could be a way to win a tournament tonight.
P.J. Tucker - SF/PF. vs OKC ($4,300)
Tucker has quietly been playing at a high level for his price tag. Over his last five games, he's averaging 29 fantasy points per game. He has scored 22+ fantasy points in each of those games while displaying significantly more upside. There's very little reason to avoid Tucker on this slate, but he's a player that tends to go overlooked on a nightly basis. Even with higher ownership, Tucker needs to be considered in all leagues.
DraftKings DFS Centers
Jusuf Nurkic - C, at UTA ($6,100)
Nurkic has been playing at a high level on a per minute basis this season. He's averaging 1.31 fantasy points per minute over the last 10 days, and he has played 27+ minutes in eight of his last 10 games. He gets a great matchup against the Utah Jazz, who have surprisingly struggled against the center this season. Nurkic comes with elite upside for a surprisingly low price tag.
