Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineups For December 27th

There are nine NBA games tonight that are part of the big tournament. The early (3:30 eastern) game is not involved in the big tournament, but honestly, I don’t have anyone but DeAndre Jordan from that game anyway.

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I was back out of the money last night. Thanks, Kyle O’Quinn, who grabbed just one rebound and nothing else in 16 minutes.

Here are my FanDuel Lineups for December 27th:

Dec 26, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jarrett Jack (0) looks to his bench after hitting a shot during the second half of the Nets

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Jarrett Jack, Nets ($5,000): Jack racked up 112.9 fantasy points in three games with Deron Williams either out or limited. There is no question who the better point guard is for the Nets, but the team will likely go with Deron Williams to try and showcase him for a trade. That said, I still expect Williams to be limited again tonight, so I am comfortable playing Jack. Don’t expect another 46.9 points though.

Mo Williams, Timberwolves ($5,500): Zach LaVine is still eating into his minutes, but as long as Williams keeps outplaying him, I think he gets the larger share of the court time. He has averaged 25.2 fantasy points over his last four games to LaVine’s 17.

Worth The Cost:

John Wall, Wizards ($9,800): Wall still has not be below 30 fantasy points in a game since right before Thanksgiving. In a day where all of the higher priced options aren’t noted for their consistency, Wall could be heavily owned.

Derrick Rose, Bulls ($7,100): Rose has been very consistent in his three games back. He has posted 33.9, 32.4, and 30.4 fantasy points in those games. He seems safe to use as a consistent mid-level option.

Risky Play:

Kemba Walker, Hornets ($8,000): Walker has had two games of under 20 fantasy points in his last eight games. This happens because he is not a very good shooter. He is prone to some games like this, so it makes him somewhat of a risk.

My Lineups:

A: Wall and Rose ($16,900)

B: Wall and Jack ($14,800)

Next: The Bargains Are At SG Tonight

Apr 11, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) reacts after a three point basket against the Charlotte Bobcats in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Avery Bradley, Celtics ($5,000): Bradley is averaging 27.5 fantasy points per game since the Rondo trade. He is a better option than Marcus Smart or Jameer Nelson right now.

Tony Allen, Grizzlies ($4,100): Allen racked up 27.4 fantasy points yesterday in his return from an eye injury. Will he do this every night? Probably not, but this line was certainly an encouraging sign.

Worth The Cost:

Jimmy Butler, Bulls ($9,100): Butler has only been under 37 fantasy points once in his last seven games. In that span, he has been over 48 points three times.

Dwyane Wade, Heat ($9,000): D-Wade has been over 35 fantasy points in each of the last five games that he has played. When he is on the court, he is still a very good daily option.

Risky Play:

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($7,300): Evans has been very up and down his last few games. He has only averaged 25 fantasy points in his last four games. In that span, he has been as low as 13 points and as high as 37. His is a big risk right now.

My Lineups:

A: Bradley and Tim Hardaway Jr ($10,400): Hardaway is still starting, and is always a threat to put up good numbers. He has not been very consistent in doing so though.

B: Wade and Allen ($13,100)

Next: SF Is The Place To Go Cheap

Dec 26, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jared Dudley (9) dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Robert Covington, 76ers ($5,700): Covington had his worst game since joining the rotation last night. He turned the ball over five times, and only had eight points. That said, he still played 29 minutes, which is right around what he has been playing. I’m looking for him to bounce back tonight against the Jazz. None of the other Sixers really played well in the frontcourt last night either.

Jared Dudley, Bucks ($4,400): Dudley has averaged 29 fantasy points per game in the last four games. He seems to have a leg up on the SF competition in Milwaukee to replace Jabari Parker. Of course, with Jason Kidd things could change, but Dudley is the SF to play in daily leagues until we know otherwise.

Worth The Cost:

Carmelo Anthony, Knicks ($9,400): Anthony has averaged 43 fantasy points per game over his last eight games, but he has also missed two games in that span. When he is on the court though, he needs to be in your lineup.

Rudy Gay, Kings ($8,600): Another game, another 30 point effort from Gay. He has been remarkably consistent for the Kings, and for those of us that play him in daily leagues as well.

Risky Play:

Shabazz Muhammad, Timberwolves ($6,200): Muhammad has his worst game as a starter last night against Denver. There is a chance that he won’t fare much better against Utah. That said, in his off game, he still managed to put up 20 fantasy points.

My Lineups:

A; Covington and Muhammad ($11,900)

B: Dudley and Muhammad ($10,600)

Next: Is It Worth Paying For A PF?

Nov 25, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) dunks over Washington Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) during the second half at Verizon Center. Atlanta Hawks defeated Washington Wizards 106-102. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Thaddeus Young, Timberwolves ($6,300): Young has 71.4 fantasy points over his last two games. He has emerged as a good option B for the Timberwolves, making him a good option going forward.

Nerlens Noel, 76ers ($6,000): Noel has had growing pains at times this year, but he is starting to put things together. He has averaged 30 fantasy points over his last five games, making him a really good option at 6k.

Worth The Cost:

Paul Millsap, Hawks ($8,100): Millsap has averaged 36 fantasy points per game over his last six games, and has eclipsed 40 in the last two. He is a consistent producer on the front line for the Hawks.

Anthony Davis, Pelicans ($11,300): Davis has been over 50 fantasy points in four of his last six games. That is about as consistent as he will ever get.

Risky Play:

Pau Gasol, Bulls ($8,900): Gasol dominated the Wizards and Lakers over the last week, but he could have his hands full against the Pelicans. That makes him a bit of a risk.

My Lineups:

A: Millsap and Noel ($14,100)

B: Millsap and Young ($14,400)

Next: Lots Of Options At C Even If Cousins Doesn't Play

Dec 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) handles the ball against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) during the game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargains:

Mason Plumlee, Nets ($7,100): Plumlee has pushed Brook Lopez to the bench, at least for the time being. And with good reason. Plumlee has eight straight games with 30 or more fantasy points. That makes him the best option on the Nets’ team, and one of the best overall at center.

Tyler Zeller, Celtics ($5,400): Zeller is the consistent option in the Celtics front court. Kelly Olynyk had a nice run for about a week and a half, but it is Zeller that puts up the constant numbers. He has been over 20 fantasy points in ten of his last 11 games.

Worth The Cost:

Marc Gasol, Grizzlies ($9,000): Gasol has only been under 35 fantasy points in one of his last nine games, and he still got 32 in that game. He is back to his old reliable self after a couple of off games.

Nikola Vucevic, Magic ($8,700): Vucevic has not been under 30 fantasy points in a game since his return on December 13th.

Risky Play:

Gorgui Dieng, Timberwolves ($6,500): Dieng has been an absolute monster in the last two games. He has 92.8 fantasy points over his last two games alone! However, in the two games before that, he was below 20.

My Lineups:

A: Dieng ($6,500)

B: Plumlee ($7,100)

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