Fantasy Basketball: Late FanDuel Lineups For January 15th

Jan 9, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) congratulates Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) after a play against the Utah Jazz at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Okay, I am a FanDuel addict. So I did what any sensible addict would do: I created another lineup for the night tournaments!

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Here are my late FanDuel lineups for January 15th:

Point Guards:

Bargain:

Patrick Beverley, Rockets ($5,600): Beverley says the bruised knee that he suffered last night is fine. If it is, Beverley is a solid choice. He will never be elite, but he is consistently getting 20 fantasy points a game. If you can’t afford one of the top two options, Beverley is a solid producer.

Worth The Cost:

Russell Westbrook, Thunder ($10,700): With only four teams in action, that means only four viable options at each position. Then when you factor in that one of those teams is the Lakers, then you really only have three options at PG unless you want to play roulette. I don’t want to play roulette. Give me Westbrook against the Rockets.

Risky Play:

Anyone Wearing a Lakers Uniform: Ronnie Price and Jeremy Lin have been battling for minutes all season long. Price is still the starter, but he is nursing a sore elbow. Will this open the door for Lin? On this team, who knows?

My Lineups:

A: Beverley and Kyrie Irving ($14,100): Irving plays the Lakers. That alone makes him worth a look. Especially when only four teams are playing.

B: Westbrook and Irving ($19,200)

Next: Should You Take A Chance On J.R. Smith?

Jan 11, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) returns to the bench during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-84. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargain:

J.R. Smith, Cavaliers ($6,100): Smith is mostly just a shooter, but he has had two outstanding games out of his three starts. Beggars can’t be choosers, but the beggars are allowed to hedge their bets here since Smith plays the Lakers.

Worth The Cost:

James Harden, Rockets ($10,700): Harden made it back to 50 fantasy points last night. Tonight, he gets his former team in the Thunder. Dion Waiters is now getting a lot of minutes at shooting guard, and he went to the James Harden school of defense. Harden could have a big night tonight.

Risky Play:

Dion Waiters, Thunder ($5,200): When the Thunder need offense, out comes Waiters. When he is on the court, they are going to let him shoot, which is a far better role than a lame-duck starter for the Cavs. It also means that his production is inconsistent if his shot isn’t falling.

My Lineups:

A: Waiters and Smith ($11,300)

B: Harden and Waiters ($15,900):

Next: Can You Get Durant and James?

Jan 9, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargain:

Trevor Ariza, Rockets ($5,500): Ariza now has ten of his last 11 games over 20 fantasy points. He has been able to produce despite poor shooting of late, but he went six of seven from the field last night. His fantasy production saw an uptick last night as a result. He could have some issues against the Thunder, but his peripherals still make him a solid play on a light night.

Worth The Cost:

Kevin Durant, Thunder ($10,700): Durant is playing a full compliment of minutes, and he is producing like his former MVP self. He could have a field day against the Rockets tonight so long as they don’t limit his minutes in the back-to-back games.

LeBron James, Cavaliers ($10,600): This is rather incredible that two of the biggest superstars in the game are in action on a night with only two games. They are both worth playing if you can afford it. The only problem is that there are more viable options at SF if you cant afford the stars than anywhere else.

Risky Play:

Corey Brewer, Rockets ($4,800): Brewer is settling into a role for his new team. He is getting consistent minutes and and fantasy points off of the bench. He won’t rack up the 30 and 40 point games like he did on occasion when starting for the Timberwolves, but he produces in the low 20’s for a reasonable price on most nights.

My Lineups:

A: Durant and Wesley Johnson ($15,700): Johnson is a streaky shooter, and has been getting a good compliment of shots for the Lakers lately. He is also usually worth 20 fantasy points per game.

B: Corey Brewer and Wesley Johnson ($9,800): This is what you get for going expensive at PG.

Next: Which Way Do You Go At PF

Dec 20, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargain:

Donatas Motiejunas, Rockets ($5,500): Motiejunas is still the starter at PF for the Rockets, and he has been consistently around 30 fantasy points. Josh Smith has excelled coming off of the bench, so I really don’t see Motiejunas losing his job anytime soon. The current rotation is working right now for the Rockets. Don’t look for them to tinker until they have a reason to.

Worth The Cost:

Serge Ibaka, Thunder ($7,000): Ibaka has really benefitted from the return of Kevin Durant. Ibaka has averaged 30 fantasy points per game since the return of Durant, which has made Ibaka a solid fantasy play again. I don’t trust Kevin Love with the King back, so Ibaka is probably the best bet at PF tonight.

Risky Play:

Kevin Love, Cavaliers ($9,700): Love is a risk with LeBron back on the court. Love’s streak of five double-doubles was snapped in James’ return. That said, it’s hard to go against Love playing the Lakers.

The Lakers Frontcourt: Carlos Boozer, Ed Davis, and Tarik Black are all fighting for minutes, with Black increasing his minutes in each game. It’s hard to trust any of them right now until this situation works itself out.

My Lineups:

A and B: Motiejunas and Davis ($10,500)

Next: There Is Still A Great Option At C

Jan 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov (20) attempts a shot over Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Timofey Mozgov, Cavaliers ($4,500): Mozgov is still growing into his role on his new team. He struggled against the Suns, but was doing well before that. If he can stay out of foul trouble, he can be an asset to the team and fantasy owners alike.

Worth The Cost:

Dwight Howard, Rockets ($8,300): Howard’s price has gone down to the point where if he only drops 20, your team isn’t destroyed. I wouldn’t expect that low of an output against the Thunder. They won’t be able to contain Howard. That makes him a good play if you haven’t spent your money elsewhere.

Risky Play:

Jordan Hill, Lakers ($5,500): Hill says he is fine after hyperextending his knee on Tuesday. Hill had been picking his game back up before leaving Tuesday’s game in the second half. He had four straight games of 23 or more fantasy points leading up to that. It is not great production by any means, but tonight it might be.

My Lineups:

A: Howard($8,300)

B: Mozgov ($4,500)

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