Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineups For December 20th

Dec 17, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) passes against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Both of my lineups finished in the money last night! It’s nice to be back on track!

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There are only six games in the NBA tonight, but there are many solid options available for those of you looking to spend, go cheap, or a little of both.

Here are my FanDuel lineups for December 20th:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Dennis Schroder, Hawks ($5,000):Schroeder filled in nicely for the injured Jeff Teague on Wednesday, scoring 26.4 fantasy points. With Teague doubtful for tonight, Schroeder should again have a good night on the hardwood.

Cory Joseph, Spurs ($4,800): Tony Parker is out once again, so Joseph will man the point for the Spurs again. He has averaged 26 fantasy points a game in Parker’s five game absence. He is still a great bargain for you bargain hunters.

Worth The Cost:

Damian Lillard, Trailblazers ($8,700):Lillard had a monster game in the triple overtime win over the Spurs last night. He scored a career high 43 points, and racked up 57.6 fantasy points. That marks his third consecutive game of over 40 fantasy points, and his fourth of the last five.

Kemba Walker, Hornets ($7,900): Walker has picked up a lot of slack with Lance Stephenson out. He has three straight 20 point games, and has averaged 40 fantasy points per game over that span as well. with Stephenson out, Walker is performing above his cost.

Risky Play:

Rajon Rondo, Mavericks ($8,600): Tonight will mark Rondo’s first game with his new team. There likely will not be any chemistry between Rondo and his new teammates, so I wouldn’t expect much.

My Lineups:

A: Schroeder and Lillard ($13,700)

B: Walker and Schroder ($12,800)

Next: Is James Harden Worth It Tonight?

Nov 5, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Gary Neal (12) after being called for a foul during the second half of the game against the Miami Heat at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 96-89. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Gary Neal, Hornets ($3,800): As long as Stephenson is out, Neal will continue to provide a good value in daily games. He will only get you between 20 and 25 fantasy points, but he also lets you afford the higher priced guys.

Arron Afflalo, Nuggets ($5,500): Afflalo may not be a consistent shooter, but he is getting consistent fantasy points. He has averaged 26 fantasy points per game over the last six games.

Worth The Cost:

James Harden, Rockets ($10,900): Harden had an off day against the Pelicans on Thursday in the second night of a back-to-back. For now, I will chalk it up to him just being tired. He has been an absolute monster of late, but he still can’t play defense.

Monta Ellis, Mavericks (7,900): Ellis will be relieved of most of his ball handling duties with the addition of Rajon Rondo. The addition of Rondo should get him a lot more open looks at the basket, and could result in increased fantasy production. Ellis is averaging 35 fantasy points over his last four games. He should still be worth another 30 spot tonight, with the potential for more.

Risky Play:

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks ($6,300): Giannis didn’t miss a game after taking a nasty fall against Portland on Wednesday, but he wasn’t all that productive on Thursday. In fact, Giannis has only averaged 18 fantasy points per game over his last three games. He has a high ceiling, but he carries a risk.

My Lineups:

A: Harden and Neal ($14,700)

B: Ellis and Danny Green ($14,000): Green had a huge game again against Portland last night. He is young enough to not be affected by back-to-back triple overtime games. He will see a lot of minutes again tonight. There is a high likelihood that the veterans rest tonight after so many minutes last night.

Next: Lots Of Bargains At SF Tonight

Dec 18, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jared Dudley (9) runs up the court after scoring a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Sacramento Kings 107-108. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Danilo Galinari, Nuggets ($3,800): In his two games back, Galinari has played 50 minutes and scored 39 fantasy points. Wilson Chandler is still the starter, and deservedly so, but Galinari has managed to carve out enough of a role in this offense for him to be relevant in daily leagues at his low price.

Jared Dudley, Bucks ($3,800): Dudley won’t wow you with his numbers, but he does have 65 fantasy points over his last three games. 21 points from a player this cheap is solid production.

Worth The Cost:

Wilson Chandler, Nuggets ($6,200): Chandler has averaged 26 fantasy points over his last nine games. His production hasn’t really dipped even with the return of Galinari, so you really don’t have anything to worry about in choosing him.

Gordon Hayward, Jazz ($8,000): Hayward has not been under 23 fantasy points in December. It seems that the inconsistency that plagued him in November is gone. You can likely run him out there with confidence now.

Risky Play:

Khris Middleton, Bucks ($5,000): Middleton seems to be the odd man out right now in the Bucks rotation. He had only 6.9 points in 18 minutes against the Kings on Thursday. That said, nearly everyone on the Bucks is a risk since you never really know who is going to be on the court for them.

My Lineups:

A: Dudley and C.J. Miles ($8,300): Miles has outplay Solomon Hill lately. He is a dangerous and streaky shooter. I am riding the hot streak and hoping it continues.

B: Galinari and Dudley ($7,600)

Next: I've Got The Power!.........Forwards

Dec 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) against the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Jazz 119-111. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Boris Diaw, Spurs ($5,500): Tim Duncan will get the night off as expected, which makes Diaw a very good play. Tiago Splitter will see minutes as well, but I am going with the more sure thing in Diaw.

Donatas Motiejunas, Rockets ($5,800): Motiejunas had his worst game of December on Thursday against the Pelicans. I wouldn’t worry too much about that game though. Many a big man had had a rough time against Anthony Davis and Omer Asik this season.

Worth The Cost:

Anthony Davis, Pelicans ($11,500): Davis put up yet another 60 point fantasy night against Houston on Thursday. That was his third 60 point outburst in the month of December. No one in the game hits 60 as often as Davis. I’m not saying that he will do that against Portland tonight, but he does have a shot at a very good game. The Trailblazers went into triple overtime last night, and could be a bit gassed for this one.

Blake Griffin, Clippers ($10,100): Griffin has put up back-to-back 50+ point fantasy games, and he gets to go against the decimated Bucks frontcourt tonight. That makes him one of the day’s strongest plays.

Risky Play:

LaMarcus Aldrige, Trailblazers ($9,700): I just want you all to know that it is hard to put Aldridge here, but the writing is on the wall. The Pelicans have been tough on opposing frontcourts, and Aldridge played 52 minutes against the Spurs last night. 52! There is some risk involved here, but I wouldn’t be too surprised if Aldridge hit 50 fantasy points again.

My Lineups:

A: Diaw and Aldridge ($15,200)

B: Davis and Motiejunas ($17,300)

Next: We Are Looking For A Few Good Centers

Dec 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks the ball in front of Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (25) and forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Tyson Chandler, Mavericks ($6,900): Chandler is averaging 27 fantasy points per game over his last four games, and gets to take on the Duncan-less Spurs tonight. Plus, he should get more rebounds will all of Rajon Rondo’s missed shots.

Worth The Cost:

DeAndre Jordan, Clippers ($8,100): Jordan has been over 30 fantasy points in every game but one over his last 11 games. He is on fire right now, and playing a Bucks frontcourt that is missing a lot of players. His chances to having a good game are great.

Risky Play:

Tiago Splitter, Spurs ($4,600): Splitter has been up and down since his return to the court on December 10th. He is getting back up there in minutes, and has the potential to have a really good game with Tim Duncan sitting tonight. Now all he has to worry about is Boris Diaw cutting into his production.

My Lineups:

A and B: Jordan ($8,100)

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