Most of the NBA is in action tonight before sliding aside on Thanksgiving Day to give football, both college and pro, the showcase. Not to worry though, the NBA, and the FanDuel lineups, will be back on Friday!
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The sheer volume of games, 13 to be exact, gives you a ton of options in FanDuel tonight. Who can’t you live without? What bargains should you target so you can afford a star or two? I can help you out!
Here are my FanDuel lineups for November 26th:
Nov 1, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard D.J. Augustin (14) brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Point Guards:
Bargains:
Donald Sloan, Pacers ($5,600): Sloan is averaging 26 fantasy points per game over his last six contests. That is a pretty good value at his price. You may have to temper your expectations against the well-rested Spurs tonight though.
D.J. Augustin, Pistons ($4,000): It appears that Brandon Jennings will be out with a wrist injury again. That makes Augustin an intriguing option. Yes, he only scored 20 fantasy points last night, but at $4K, he also allows you to get a stud with the extra cash. If Jennings is out, Augustin in the second best bargain of the night.
Worth The Cost:
John Wall, Wizards ($9,200): Wall has four straight games with over 40 fantasy points. Enough said.
Reggie Jackson, Thunder ($8,100): Jackson has averaged 43 fantasy points in his last three games. He continues to fill in very nicely for Russell Westbrook, and is showing no signs of slowing down. He is one of the better options with several elite PG in play tonight.
For The Gamblers:
Stephen Curry, Warriors ($9,900): Curry went off for 63 fantasy points last night, which is more than he had in his last two games combined. His three games leading up to this make me a bit skeptical, but there is always a chance he lights it up again.
Michael Carter-Williams, 76ers ($7,900): MCW had his best game of the season on Monday night. Him and Tony Wroten both had big fantasy nights. This is what people were waiting to see. Carter-Williams isn’t quite at last year’s form, but he was close on Monday. Can he keep it up?
My Lineups:
A: Augustin and Deron Williams ($11,700): D-Will is lost in the shuffle with so many elite options at PG, but he has been remarkably consistent. He has only been under 25 fantasy points once all season!
B: Carter-Williams and Jarrett Jack ($12,500): Jack is having quite a run for the Nets right now, averaging 26 fantasy points over his last four outings. That and I didn’t want to ride Augustin in both lineups just in case he flops.
Nov 24, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) discusses a call with referee Ken Mauer (right) during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Knicks 91-86. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Shooting Guards:
Bargains:
Lou Williams, Raptors ($4.700): Williams continues to produce good numbers on the Raptor’s second team. While running second teamers out there is a risk, the fact that Lou Will has been getting plenty of minutes, and has even led a couple of comebacks means that he could find some court time with the first teamers as well. He is less of a risk than most backups.
Danny Green, Spurs ($4,700): Green has been over 35 fantasy points in each of the last two games. It doesn’t appear as though the return of Marco Belinielli is cutting into his court time at all. At least not yet. He is a safer option that Williams right now.
Worth The Cost:
James Harden, Rockets ($10,300): Harden has been lights out with the exception of one game this year. Continue to play him with confidence.
Kobe Bryant, Lakers ($9,300): Bryant really has only had one off game as well. The only difference is that Harden is regularly in the 50’s, while Kobe is usually in the 40’s. The bottom line is that you have great cheap and expensive options tonight at the SG position.
For The Gamblers:
Eric Bledsoe, Suns ($7,000): In his last seven games, Bledsoe has had two games of 40 or more fantasy points, and two more over 30. That leaves three of them in the 20’s. The potential is there for him to have a really big game, but he could also disappoint.
Victor Oladipo, Magic ($6,800): Oladipo had his best game of the season on Monday against Cleveland. Is he back on track? He certainly seems to be gathering his bearings, but I’m not sure that I want to take a chance on him yet. Still, there is a chance he goes for 40. The choice is yours!
My Lineups:
A: Klay Thompson and Monta Ellis ($15,300): For this lineup, I elected to go with two players who have been very consistent over the last two weeks instead of chasing a stud. We will see if playing it safe pays off.
B: Harden and Green ($15,000)
November 13, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoots the basketball against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nets 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Small Forwards:
Bargains:
Omri Casspi, Kings ($3,600): Casspi went off last night with Rudy Gay out. Gay is out again tonight, and while Cassipi may not drop in 22 points and 30 plus fantasy points, he should at least get in the mid 20’s. That makes him the best bargain in the game tonight, and it isn’t even close!
Wilson Chandler, Nuggets ($5,300): Chandler has his worst game fantasy wise since November 9th last night, but he still scored 21 points. That is solid production for the price.
Worth The Cost:
LeBron James, Cavaliers ($10,600): James had a huge game against Orlando on Monday. Even when he has a down games, he still scores over 30 fantasy points. That makes him a lower risk if he will still get you that on an off night.
Draymond Green, Warriors ($6,900): Green has averaged 32 fantasy points over his last three games. So long as David Lee remains out, Green is a very good option in FanDuel. With Rudy Gay out and Tobias Harris questionable, Green is the lesser risk among the top six options.
For The Gamblers:
Gordon Hayward, Jazz ($7,300): There is no in between for Hayward lately. In his last eight games, he has three in which he scored over 47 fantasy points. In the other five, he was under 25. You can take the chance if you want, but I won’t be among you.
Harrison Barnes, Warriors ($4,800): Barnes is always a threat to go for over 30, but he is more likely to go for 20 or under. He is getting minutes in most games, which makes him an intriguing option. Just be aware that is may not go your way.
My Lineups:
A: Casspi and Green ($10,500)
B: Casspi and Corey Brewer ($8,300): Brewer is starting at SG while Kevin Martin is out. While Andrew Wiggins could stymie his production some, but the fact is that Brewer is putting up totals in the 30’s since Martin went down. I like those odds.
Nov 21, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots a free throw against the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Pistons 99-89. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Power Forwards:
Bargains:
Ersan Ilyasova, Bucks ($4,400): Ilyasova has five straight games of 20+ fantasy points. He has not gone over 25 in any of those, but I like the consistent 20 for the money.
Nerlens Noel, 76ers ($6,000): Noel has gone for over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games. The one in which he did not, he got into some foul trouble. While that is always a risk with Noel, the upside is hard to ignore, especially with Michael Carter-Williams coming around.
Worth The Cost:
LaMarcus Aldridge, Trailblazers ($9,500): Aldridge had another huge game on Monday. Nothing new there. Which is why I trust him. He is the most consistent option at PF this year.
Paul Millsap, Hawks ($8,600) Millsap has been dominant over his last six games. He is averaging an impressive 44 fantasy points per game over that span. If you can get him and Aldridge into your lineup, you have a great chance at winning some cash.
For The Gamblers:
Blake Griffin, Clippers ($9,200): Over his last four games, Griffin has two games over 45 fantasy points. In the other two, he has been under 27. If you feel like rolling the dice, there you go!
Zach Randolph, Grizzlies ($7,700): Z-Bo is a double-double machine. Usually. Those don’t’ always translate to huge fantasy numbers when you go 10-11 or something similar to that. Randolph always has that ability to hit 50, but he is just as likely to be around 25.
My Lineups:
A: Millsap and Derrick Favors ($15,800): Favors has been consistently near 30 over the past ten games, going over a few times. He had a great game on Monday, so I am going to try to parlay that, and hope he outscores Noel.
B: Millsap and Aldridge ($18,100)
Nov 12, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) defends against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Lakers 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Center:
Bargains:
Jordan Hill, Lakers ($6,600): Hill has four straight games between 30 and 33 fantasy points. Knowing what you are going to get is very rare in FanDuel, but Hill seems to be one of those consistencies.
Gorgui Dieng, Timberwolves ($6,100): Dieng has done a fantastic job filling in for Nikola Pekovic. Since Pekovic’s status was not updated on Monday, I seriously doubt that the plays tonight. Stay tuned to the news though if you decide to go with Dieng. He won’t be worth playing if Pekovic returns.
Worth The Cost:
DeMarcus Cousins, Kings ($10,200): Cousins has a nice little run going. He has 38 or more fantasy points in each of his last six games. He has also gone over 50 twice in that span. Play him with confidence.
Nikola Vucevic, Magic ($8,900): Vucevic has not been under 29 fantasy points all season long. That kind of consistency is worth paying for.
For The Gamblers:
Andre Drummond, Pistons ($6,900): Over his last nine games, he has been over 30 fantasy points four times. He has also been under 20 four times. Spin that wheel if you feel lucky!
My Lineups:
A: Hill ($6,600)
B: Dieng ($6,100)
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