Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineup For November 17th

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Tonight, there are nine NBA games on tap, so there are plenty of choices for us FanDuel players!

Here is my FanDuel lineup for November 17th:

Nov 7, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives to the hoop against Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland (left) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

Point Guards:

Bargain:

Mario Chalmers, Heat (4.6 million): Chalmers started for the injured Dwyane Wade yesterday, and put up some good numbers. With Wade looking likely to miss another game, it is likely that the Heat would turn to Chalmers again since it worked out so well. That means it likely would for your FanDuel team as well. Even if Wade is not out, Chalmers has been put up better numbers with the second unit than starter Norris Cole does with the first.

Worth The Cost:

Rajon Rondo, Celtics (8.5 million): He is putting up numbers very close to what Chris Paul and Stephen Curry are doing, but at 1.5 million less. Rondo scored 93 fantasy points in just two games last week!

Overpriced:

Michael Carter-Williams, 76ers (8.6 million): MCW is still getting back into the swing of things. Let him shake off the rust before you play him in daily games.

My Lineup:

Chalmers and Rondo (13.1 million):

Nov 5, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargain:

Courtney Lee, Grizzlies (5.3 million): Lee has not played less than 30 minutes in each of his last five games. He is worth taking a chance on when he is on the court that often.

Worth The Cost:

James Harden, Rockets (10.2 million): Even in the clunker that was Rockets-Thunder yesterday, Harden came away with nearly 40 fantasy points. No one else topped 25.

Overpriced:

Victor Oladipo, Magic (7.8 million): It’s the same as Carter-Williams. Let him get his feet under him before deploying.

My Lineup:

Lee and Tyreke Evans (12.9 million): I couldn’t afford Harden, so Evans is the next best option.

Nov 14, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Heat forward Shawne Williams (43) dunks behind Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargain:

Shawne Williams, Heat (4.5 million): I am not convinced that Josh McRoberts will displace Williams even when he is healthy. Williams has played well as the starter, and should stay that way, pushing McRoberts to the bench. If that is the case, Williams remains a great option.

Worth The Cost:

Josh Smith, Pistons (7.5 million): Smith stuffs the stat sheet, so even if his shooting is off, you will get points.

Overpriced:

LeBron James, Cavaliers (10.7 million): Let the flaming begin! Seriously, I would stay away from King James for one game. He is sick, which likely means that he won’t be his normal dominant self. That makes me wary of shelling out that much money on him. This is just for today though. Most games, he is worth the price tag.

My Lineup:

Williams and Tobias Harris (11.4 million): I couldn’t afford Smith, and though Harris has the occasional off game, he has a higher ceiling than Smith anyway.

Nov 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (right) talks with Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (left) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Rockets won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargain:

Donatas Motiejunas, Rockets (4.3 million): With Terrance Jones still nursing a sore leg, Motiejunas will continue to get a good run.

Worth The Cost:

Anthony Davis, Pelicans (11.4 million): If you usually spend your money on LeBron, spend the little extra and go with Davis tonight.

Overpriced:

Pau Gasol, Bulls (8.8 million): Gasol was hampered by a hamstring injury on Saturday, and it likely will affect him again tonight. Let him get back up to full speed before you use him.

My Lineup:

Jared Sullinger and Greg Monroe (14.1 million): Sully and Monroe are averaging well above their prices right now. I really like Sullinger against Phoenix, and Monroe has only had one bad game. He is consistently flirting wtih the high 30’s in fantasy points. Since I can’t afford Davis today, these are my two favorite value plays.

Nov 15, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler (6) dunks past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Tyson Chandler, Mavericks (6.2 million): Chandler has been on a tear lately. He is worth every penny!

Worth The Cost:

Nikola Vucevic, Magic (8.5 million): He has outperformed the more expensive Chris Bosh, and got close to Dwight Howard’s production last week. All at .5 to 1 million cheaper.

Overpriced:

Joakim Noah, Bulls: He may do better tonight, but he still won’t put up the numbers like he did last year.

My Lineup:

Vucevic (8.5 million) I couldn’t get up to Davis or Harden even by going with Chandler, so I put the extra money towards Vucevic.

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