Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineup For November 20th

There are only two games on tap in the NBA tonight. That means there are slim pickings as far as FanDuel goes.

It has also come to my attention that I have been putting the prices in millions. Someone pointed out that FanDuel uses thousands instead of millions. I guess I am still stuck in the ESPN and Yahoo game modes! That will be corrected going forward.

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Here is my FanDuel lineup for November 20th:

Nov 17, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) drives the ball during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Point Guards:

Bargain:

Mario Chalmers, Heat ($5,300): I don’t really like his matchup with the Clippers. That said, there are only two games. The pickings are slim. Dwyane Wade is still listed as questionable or doubtful, depending on where you look. It looks like Derrick Rose could play, so going with Aaron Brooks or Kirk Hinrich is more of a risk. It is more likely that Chalmers will get significant minutes than either Hinrich or Brooks. For my money, I’m going with Chalmers.

Worth The Money:

Chris Paul, Clippers ($10,100): Paul is easily the best option of the night if you have the money. I would take him over a DeMarcus Cousins with a sore hip flexor or the uncertain status of Dwyane Wade. If you have the inkling to spend big tonight, go with Paul.

Overpriced:

Derrick Rose, Bulls ($7,400): Even if he plays, he likely won’t be at 100 percent. Just the fact that he might play is enough to decimate the value of Hinrich or Brooks. That said, if you have the luxury of being able to change your lineups after an official announcement is made, Hinrich may be worth it. If Rose plays, stay away from all of the PG options for the Bulls.

My Lineup:

Chalmers and Darren Collison ($12,100): Collison is still a very cheap option at 6,800 with the numbers he is putting up lately.

November 5, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 121-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargain:

Jamal Crawford, Clippers ($5,800): Crawford has put up nearly 80 fantasy points in his last two games despite only playing 51 minutes combined. On a light night, he is worth the price to see if he can pull off another 30+ night.

Worth The Cost:

Jimmy Butler, Bulls ($7,700): Butler has been raking with Rose out. Even if Rose does manage to play, I still think Butler has another good game for a couple of reasons. One, Rose will likely not be at full speed, and I think he will have trouble playing more than 30 minutes. Two, Pau Gasol may not play again, which means someone has to pick up the scoring slack. That someone is Butler.

Overpriced:

Dwyane Wade, Heat ($8,100): Even if he does manage to play, he won’t be worth half of this salary. Honorable mention goes to Danny Granger. While common sense may seem to say that Granger would benefit from Wade’s absence, Granger has not played well even with minutes. Look for Shawne Williams to receive another extended run.

My Lineup:

Crawford and Butler ($13,500)

Nov 8, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Shawne Williams (43) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin (23) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargain:

Shawne Williams, Heat ($4,600): Wade is doubtful, and so is Luol Deng. Williams is a virtual lock for 30+ minutes. At less than five thousand, you really have to play him.

Worth The Cost:

Mike Dunleavy, Bulls ($5,300): With Rudy Gay and Luol Deng both nursing injuries, Dunleavy is the next best option. That’s how thin SF is tonight. The only reason that Dunleavy is worth the money is that rookie Doug McDermott has not had any luck whatsoever in stealing minutes away from Dunleavy. That will likely change as the season goes on, but for daily leaguers, that means that Dunleavy is still a suitable option.

Overpriced:

Rudy Gay ($8,200): Gay struggled with his shot on Tuesday while playing through a sore Achilles. He likely will play again, but I would also say that it is likely that he underperforms again. Still, if you have extra cash, Gay may be the top scoring SF of the night at 28 points. The position is that thin.

My Lineup:

Williams and Dunleavy ($9,900)

Nov 5, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bulls won 95-86. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargain:

Taj Gibson, Bulls ($5,900): Pau Gasol is likely to miss tonight’s game as well. In case you missed it, Taj played a whopping 41 minutes on Tuesday with Gasol sitting. He is a great producer when he gets minutes, so be sure to monitor this situation closely if you roll with Taj. If Gasol plays, your next best option might be Josh McRoberts, who is finally penciled in to take the court for the Heat. Why McRoberts? Picking anyone from the Kings trio of Jason Thompson, Carl Landry, and Reggie Evans is equivalent to playing the lottery. You just never know who is going to get the minutes.

Worth The Cost:

Blake Griffin, Clippers ($9,400): He is the elite PF option on a light night with Gasol likely out. No one else is even close to a sure thing.

Overpriced:

Pau Gasol, Bulls ($8,600): If Pau does manage to take the court, I still wouldn’t rely too heavily on him. Taj Gibson will still likely see quite a few minutes since Pau will definitely not be at 100 percent.

My Lineup:

Gibson and Griffin ($15,300)

Nov 17, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reacts after a shot against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Joakim Noah, Bulls ($8,000): 8K is a bargain? At center tonight, it might be. As expected, Noah’s numbers increased significantly without Pau Gasol on the court. With Gasol likely out again, look for Noah to pick up the slack again. In fact, I would not be surprised if he is the highest scoring center of the night.

Worth The Cost:

Chris Bosh, Heat ($8,800): Bosh has slowed down a little since his great start, but he is still worth playing at the price. For how much longer is the question. I see Bosh as a marginally better option that his counterpart in this game, DeAndre Jordan. And with DeMarcus Cousins dealing with a sore hip flexor, Bosh seems like the safer option.

Overpriced:

DeMarcus Cousins, Kings ($10,000): 10K is a lot to drop on a guy who may not be 100% That said, If Cousins feels no ill effects, he is my favorite high-priced guy of the night.

My Lineup:

Bosh ($8,800)

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