Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineups For December 5th

Last night, my A lineup did well enough to win a little bit of change. With 12 NBA games tonight, there is ample opportunity to make some more!

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Here are my FanDuel lineups for December 5th:

Nov 21, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) defends against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) in the third quarter at Target Center. The Spurs win 121-92. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Greivis Vasquez, Raptors ($4,800): Vasquez continues to put up very good stat lines with DeMar DeRozan out. He has now scored between 25 and 31 fantasy points in six straight games. That kind of remarkable consistentcy cannot be understated. When you realize that you likely need 300 points from your lineup to place in the money, less than $5K for a sure 25 is very important.

Zach LaVine, Timberwolves ($3,600): Mo Williams will miss tonight’s game, making LaVine the default starter at PG for the hapless Timberwolves. LaVine had a decent stretch before Mo Williams replaced him in the starting lineup. That said, “decent” is a relative term. He still struggled to hit 20 points. However, if you can get 20 out of LaVine, it might just vault your team into the cash.

Worth The Cost:

Kyle Lowry, Raptors ($9,100): Perhaps the most signiifcant benefactor of the DeRozan injury has been Lowry. Lowry has averaged 51 fantasy points per game since DeRozan went down. That is incredible production at any price!

Michael Carter-Williams, 76ers ($8,700): MCW has flirted with a triple double in three straight games, accomplishing the feat in one of those games. His average over that time is very close to Lowry’s, making these two an incredible 1-2 punch at PG tonight.

Kyrie Irving, Cavaliers ($8,300): Irving has turned in three straight 40 fantasy point efforts. If you need to go slightly cheaper at PG, he seems to be right on the heels of the production of MCW and Lowry.

Risky Play:

Goran Dragic, Suns ($7,300): He is an enticing option against the Mavs and their revolving door at PG, but the fact remains that Dragic has been impossible to count on in the crowded Suns backcourt so far this year. He has three games of over 40 fantasy points, but has six of under 20. He has been over 30 fantasy points in three of his last four games, but in the one that he wasn’t, he netted just 13 fantasy points. Is that a risk you want to take, especially with so many other great options at PG tonight?

My Lineups:

A: Lowry and Irving ($17,400)

B: Lowry and Carter-Williams ($17,800)

Nov 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jason Terry (31) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Jason Terry, Rockets ($4,100): Patrick Beverly and Isaiah Canaan are out again, which means another extended run for Terry. He has scored 65.8 fantasy points in two games with those two out, so it is likely that you will get at least that tonight against the Mo Williams-less Timberwolves.

Rodney Stuckey, Pacers ($4,800): Stuckey earned the start at PG last night against the Trailblazers and responded with 26.7 fantasy points. Expect him to start over Donald Sloan and C.J. Watson again tonight, making Stuckey a solid bargain.

Worth The Cost:

Kobe Bryant, Lakers ($9,000): Bryant is averaging 44 fantasy points per contest over his last four games. Even if his shot is a bit off, he takes enough that he will get his points somewhere. FanDuel doesn’t penalize you for missed shots.

Monta Ellis, Mavericks ($7,800): Ellis is on some kind of roll right now. He is averaging 41 fantasy points over his last four games, and has only been under 25 once since November 18th. He might not hit his recent average tonight against the Suns, but I would be willing to bet that he ends up in the low to mid 30’s. If you can’t afford Kobe or James Harden, Ellis is the next best bet, and is lots cheaper.

Risky Play:

James Harden, Rockets ($10,400): No, this is not based on Harden’s two games under 40 points in his last three tries. Okay, well, maybe a little. Honestly, this is based more on his opponent. The Timberwolves handed the 76ers their first win of the season. The Rockets will likely blow out Minnesota, and I would guess that Harden will get plenty of rest in this game. Sure, he could rack up a ton of points in this one, but I don’t want to take that chance. Especially when I doubt he will see 30 minutes in this one.

My Lineups:

A: Bryant and Terry ($13,100)

B: Ellis and Terry ($11,900)

Nov 24, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Quincy Acy (4) gets a rebound during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets defeated the Knicks 91-86. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

K.J. McDaniels, 76ers ($4,900): Even though McDaniels did not start with Tony Wroten out – it was Hollis Thompson that got the nod – McDaniels still racked up 36 minutes, and outplayed Thompson. Whether he starts or not seems to be irrelevant. In four games with Wroten out, McDaniels has averaged 33 fantasy points and 33 minutes per game. He is a safe bet to get his again tonight with Wroten still sidelined.

Quincy Acy, Knicks ($3,500): Coach Fisher’s dart hit Acy’s name last night, and Acy responded with 25.7 fantasy points. It also helped his cause that Amare Stoudemire played well at center, meaning PF is open for Acy. Since the lineup worked so well last night against the Cavs, look for the Knicks to roll with Acy and Amare down low again tonight against the Hornets. Be aware that you might have to adjust your lineup at the last minute because you never know what Derek Fisher will do with his lineup.

Worth The Cost:

Rudy Gay, Kings ($8,100): With Kevin Durant on a minutes limit, LeBron nursing a sore elbow, and Carmelo Anthony flopping last night against Cleveland, Gay is my number one option at SF tonight. Gay has had two 40 fantasy point outings in three tries since his return to the court after a two game absence.

Jeff Green, Celtics ($6,800): Green has had back to back solid games, and gets to play the Lakers tonight. The Lakers’ “ole” defense is a fantasy owners dream. At least when their players play against the Lakers.

Risky Play:

Kevin Durant, Thunder ($10,000): Durant is reportedly on a 30 minute limit again tonight, which puts a damper on his fantasy value, especially in daily games where his price is so high. Wait until the minutes limits are off before rolling with the MVP.

My Lineups:

A: Green and Khris Middleton ($11,200): Middleton played a lot of minutes with Ersan Ilyasova out and produced. I would expect him to do so again.

B: Acy and Wilson Chandler ($9,200): Chandler has been getting a consistent 20-25 fantasy points over the last three weeks, and you know me. I love consistency.

Dec 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Amar

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Amare Stoudemire, Knicks ($5,500): Stoudemire excelled against Cleveland last night, and now has four consecutive games with over 28 fantasy points. His ceiling has been 36, but I will take anywhere in that range for his price.

Cody Zeller, Hornets ($4,500): Zeller played so well with Marvin Williams out, that the team has elected to stay with him as the starter. Even though his minutes have come down some, he is still averaging 22 fantasy points per game since Williams’ return. If you need to shave price to afford studs, this is one place to do it.

Worth The Cost:

Paul Millsap, Hawks ($8,400): Millsap had a bit of an off game against the Heat on Wednesday, but he is still averaging 36 fantasy points over his last four games. His average is 35.3 on the season, so he remains a consistent option.

Jared Sullinger, Celtics ($7,000): Kevin Love has not produced up to his cost. I don’t particularly like Tim Duncan’s matchup against Zach Randolph and the Grizzlies. Serge Ibaka will likely get plenty of rest against the 76ers in what likely will turn into a blowout. That leaves Sullinger as the next best option since LaMarcus Aldridge and Anthony Davis are off tonight. Sullinger has only been under 30 fantasy points twice since November 12th. He consistently produces in the 30’s, which is where he should be for his price.

Risky Play:

Kevin Love, Cavaliers ($8,600): Love is playing well, but he is also doing a lot of things that don’t necessarily show up on the stat sheet. He is no longer an elite FanDuel option, averaging 32.7 points per game. That is solid production, but you expect something better for his price. That aside, if LeBron’s elbow is really bugging him, Love could step up tonight against the Raptors.

My Lineups:

A: Sullinger and Stoudemire ($12,500)

B: Millsap and Stoudemire ($13,900)

Dec 3, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) defends against Utah Jazz center Enes Kanter (0) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. Toronto won 123-104. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargains:

Enes Kanter, Jazz ($5,700): Kanter has put up big numbers in his last two games (75.3 points). As long as he keeps getting his minutes – and it looks like he will – he could be a great value right now.

Kyle O’Quinn, Magic ($4,800): Nikola Vucevic missed shootaround this morning, and is questionable for tonight. As long as he doesn’t get himself thrown out again, O’Quinn could be in line for big minutes and big numbers against the Jazz. Make sure to check back right before tipoff to confirm Vucevic is out, or O’Quinn might not have any value.

Worth The Cost:

Chris Bosh, Heat ($8,700): Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins are out. Vucevic is a game time decision, and Marc Gasol is nursing a sore knee. That leaves Bosh above the rest of the elite centers unless you would rather gamble on Gasol.

Risky Play:

Marc Gasol, Grizzlies ($8,400): Gasol says he is fine, and showed no ill effects during the shootaround, but there is reason to use caution here. Gasol is certainly capable of big games – we have seen it repeatedly this year – but the fact that is his surgically repaired knee giving him pain is disconcerting. I will pass on Gasol tonight.

My Lineups:

A: Kanter ($5,700)

B: Tyson Chandler ($7,200): Chandler continues to put up big numbers. He will likely do the same against the Suns tonight.

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