Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineup For November 21st

There is a lot of NBA action tonight! There are a total of 12 games, which makes for plenty of enticing options to put on your FanDuel team or teams. I am thinking about putting together more than one just because of the sheer volume of good options available!

I will go ahead and post both of my lineups here for tonight. My “B” lineup has outscored the one I post here over the last three nights anyway.

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Here is my FanDuel lineup for November 21st:

Nov 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Trail Blazers won 130-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Mo Williams, Timberwolves ($5,500): The Zach LeVine experiment is mercifully over, and Mo Williams will start for the Timberwolves while Ricky Rubio is out. Williams put up 35.1 fantasy points in his first start, which makes him a huge bargain for the price. While his matchup with the Spurs will likely bring that total down a few points, he will still produce numbers well above what $5,500 usually gets you in FanDuel.

Kirk Hinrich, Bulls ($4,500): Even if Derrick Rose does make his way back to the court tonight, I have a hard time believing that he will receive his full compiment of minutes. That still makes Hinrich an intriguing option. Still, if Rose does play and it makes you nervous, Hinrich can easily be swapped out for Jarrett Jack without having to blow up your whole lineup. UPDATE: HINRICH OUT TONIGHT!

With Hinrich out, I have changed my pick to Aaron Brooks. It sounds like Rose, Hinrich and Gasol are all out for tonight. Aaron Brooks starting at just $4,100 is a huge bargain, so if you have Hinrich, makes sure to make the switch!

Worth The Cost:

Stephen Curry, Warriors ($10,000): Curry still scores around 30 points even if he has an off night because of everything else he does besides score when he is on the basketball court. This makes him a relatively low-risk option if you want to spend big.

Damian Lillard, Trailblazers ($8,700): Lillard has scored at least 30 fantasy points in every game since November 2nd. In that span, he has failed to score more than 39 just twice in nine games. That makes Lillard the most consistent of the high-end options at point guard tonight.

Overpriced:

Michael Carter-Williams, 76ers ($8,300): His price is falling, but not nearly enough to justify playing him. Carter-Williams mustered only 23.7 points against Rajon Rondo and the Celtics his last time out, which was his lowest total of the season. His prospects of faring better against the Suns are not good. Stay away from Carter-Williams again tonight.

Goran Dragic, Suns: ($6,900): Dragic has topped the 30 point mark just three times in 12 games. You may as well take your FanDuel entry and go buy lottery tickets if you play Dragic, because that is exactly what you are doing. There are too many guards in Phoenix to rely on any one of them to produce consistent numbers.

My Lineup:

A: Williams and Kyrie Irving ($13,400): Irving is the poor man’s Lillard. He has not been held to under 30 fantasy points in his last five games, and seems to be thriving running the offense for King James and company.

B: Lillard and J.J. Barea ($12,900): Barea has outplayed Jameer Nelson for much of the year, and is finally getting more court time. He has topped 20 fantasy points in each of his last four games. If that trend continues, he is a steal at $4,200.

Nov 13, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) eyes the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Terence Ross (31) moves in during the fourth quarter at Air Canada Centre. Chicago won 100 – 93. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Nick Young, Lakers ($5,300): Young has scored 25 and 24.8 fantasy points in his two games this season. Paying this price for a sure 25 points is a pretty good bargain!

O.J. Mayo, Bucks ($5,400): With Giannis Antetokounmpo likely out for tonight’s game, that means an extended run for Mayo, who was on fire in the Bucks triple overtime thriller against the Nets on Wednesday. The stars may be aligning for Mayo to have one big night, at least. Still, if you choose Mayo, make sure you check for updates before tip off to make sure that Giannis is in fact out. If he plays, Mayo is an unnecessary risk.

Worth The Cost:

Jimmy Butler, Bulls ($7,700): Butler has been lights out with Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol missing time. He has taken over the Bulls offense with the absence of the two stars. Rose and Gasol are both looking closer to probably than questionable for tonight, but even if they return, I don’t think Butler completely fades back into the woodwork. He has proven himself a very good shooter and a capable scorer. The Bulls aren’t just going to ignore him. He may not score 35 fantasy points for the fifth straight game, but over 30 is still a possibility.

Kobe Bryant, Lakers ($9,400): Kobe continues to put up crooked numbers, and might be the most reliable option in the game at shooting guard. He may not be the highest scorer every single night, but he is also the least likely to have a clunker of a game.

Overpriced:

Victor Oladipo, Magic ($6, 800): Oladipo’s price is finally getting down to an area where I would consider him on a light day, but there is no reason to on a packed day like today. He is still adjusting to his role on the team for this season, and it almost looks like he is not 100 percent healthy yet. I expect Oladipo to have a good season. I just see no reason to roll the dice with him on a day like today when there are so many other suitable options at the price.

Avery Bradley, Celtics ($5,700): Bradley is a very enticing option at this low of a price since he is picking up all of Marcus Smart’s minutes. That said, the production simply has not been there. Despite logging starter’s minutes, Bradley has topped the 30 point threshold just once this season. To put that in perspective, he has had seven games at or below 20 points. You are more likely to get the bad than the good. Tonight, there are many better options at or below Bradley’s price.

My Lineups:

A: Butler and Klay Thompson ($15,500): These are two of the hottest shooters on the floor right now. Thompson has not been below 30 fantasy points since missing the November 9th game with a sprained hand.

B: Butler and Nick Young ($13,000): Young has put up 25 and 24.8 points respectively in his two games this season. $5,300 sounds like a fair price for a sure 25 points!

Nov 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Wilson Chandler, Nuggets ($5,100): Chandler has not been below 20 fantasy points in a game since his clunker at Portland on November 9th. Over his five games since then, he is averaging 28 fantasy points per game. That is a great return on your $5,100 investment.

P.J. Tucker, Suns ($4,700): Tucker had a monster game against the Pistons on Wednesday, and draws another weak defensive team in Philadelphia tonight. Tucker is a bit of a risk with all of the options at the Suns’ disposal, but he appears to be ahead of Gerald Green in the pecking order. At least for now. That could change at a moment’s notice. If you don’t feel comfortable with Tucker, Corey Brewer of the Timberwolves or Bojan Bogdanovic of the Nets are great options at or below this price as well.

Worth The Price:

LeBron James, Cavaliers ($10,400): The King has not been below 35 fantasy points since November 2nd. He is getting used to how to run the Cavs again after his sojourn to South Beach. If you are looking to spend big on a player tonight, James might be the best option. Anthony Davis will likely outscore him, but he is now a whopping $1,400 higher than James. That almost makes LeBron seem like a bargain!

Tobias Harris, Magic ($7,200): Harris has put together an impressive run since falling flat against the Knicks on November 12th. In the four games since, he has averaged 39 fantasy points per contest. For that kind of production, he is a must-start at this price.

Overpriced:

Gordon Hayward, Jazz ($7,200): Don’t get me wrong, I like Hayward. He has just not been living up to the price lately. Over his last seven games, he has been below 30 fantasy points in five of them. Are you willing to take that risk for over 7K? You probably shouldn’t be.

Josh Smith, Pistons ($6,900): Smith did not play in the fourth quarter on Wednesday after a verbal exchange with coach Stan Van Gundy. Stay far, far away from this one, folks. Smith has just 27 fantasy points combined over his last two games, and with him now in a verbal sparring match with the coach, this situation looks bad for Smith and his fantasy prospects.

My Lineups:

A: Harris and Corey Brewer ($11,900): Brewer has been over 23 fantasy points in five of his last six games, making him a solid bargain at $4,700, and a slightly more reliable option than Tucker.

B: Chandler and Bojan Bogdanovic ($9,400): Bogdanovic has logged more than 40 minutes for the Nets in each of the last two games. You can’t help but contribute something with that much court time!

Nov 14, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) walks up the court in the NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at US Airways Center. The Hornets won 101-95. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Markieff Morris, Suns ($6,700): His inconsistency can be maddening, but there is no denying the talent here. With a matchup against the 76ers tonight in Philadelphia, I like Morris’s chances to have a good game. He may not hit 50 fantasy points like he did on Monday in Boston, but he should do a little better than the 25 he tallied in Detroit on Wednesday.

Nerlens Noel, 76ers ($5,700): Noel racked up 30 fantasy points when the Sixers started him against Boston. In fact, he has been at or over 30 in every start this year. When the 76ers start Noel, you should too at this price.

Worth The Price:

Anthony Davis, Pelicans ($11,800): It is hard for me to say that anyone is worth the price at nearly one fifth of your total budget, but with enough good, cheap options available tonight, you should be able to land Davis without letting too much of your team go. Davis has logged under 40 fantasy points just once in his last seven contests, and his total in that game was 39.3. He has gone over 48.8 in all of the other six games. There is no one else producing at this level right now. There is no one even close!

Paul Millsap, Hawks ($8,600): Millsap has been over 30 fantasy points in each of his last four games, and has gone over 49 in two of those. He is simply abusing opponents right now, and I like his matchup against the Pistons. Andre Drummond and Josh Smith have struggled. Greg Monroe has been the only certain thing in the Pistons frontcourt. Zach Randolph lit up the Pistons on Saturday. It is possible that Millsap does the same tonight.

Overpriced:

Serge Ibaka, Thunder ($7,700): Serge is still tough to swallow at this price. He has eclipsed 30 fantasy points in only three of his last eight contests, with him being under 20 in two of those. He is way too risky for that price.

Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks ($7,100): Dirk has not gone for over 30 fantasy points since November 11th. Wait until he starts producing consistently before putting him in your daily lineups.

My Lineups:

A: Noel and Jared Sullinger ($12,700): I am not just on the Jared Sullinger bandwagon, I am driving it! I have been high on Sullinger since last year, and this year he is producing at a level that makes his $7,000 pricetag seem cheap. He has gone for over 30 fantasy points in eight of his last nine games. That kind of reliable production can be hard to come by at any price!

B: Davis and Sullinger ($19,500)

Nov 7, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) points after he made a dunk against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Gorgui Dieng, Timberwolves ($5,500): Dieng could have his problems against the Spurs, but he is still a lock for 20+ fantasy points. If you need to go cheap to land a stud, This could be the place to do it.

Worth The Cost:

Nikola Vucevic, Magic ($8,700): He has not been under 29 fantasy points since November 5th. He is putting together quite a run of productive games, and it possibly the most reliable center option available tonight.

Overpriced:

Andre Drummond, Pistons ($6,900): Drummond has managed to get over the 30 fantasy point hump just twice on the season. He is simply not worth the risk for now, or the foreseeable future.

My Lineups:

A and B: Dieng ($5,500)

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