Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineups For January 16th

Dec 26, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mo Williams (25) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

I was finally back into the money with one lineup yesterday. Let’s go for some more!

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Here are my FanDuel lineups for January 16th:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Mo Williams, Timberwolves ($6,200): Williams had a career night – and the highest point total of the season for anyone – against the Pacers on Tuesday. Given the layoff, hopefully his hot hand didn’t cool off because he has another really good matchup against the Suns tonight. He racked up 44.1 fantasy points the last time he played Phoenix, so Mo could be in line for another big night!

Brandon Jennings, Pistons ($7,900): Jennings gets to face the same Pacers lineup that got lit up by Mo Williams earlier this week. Jennings still managed 25.5 fantasy points against the Hornets stingy defense on Wednesday. He could have a big game against the Pacers. He is averaging 37 fantasy points over his last eight games, and that includes the New Orleans game.

Shabazz Napier, Heat ($3,600): Napier put up 20 fantasy points in his first career start on Wednesday in place of Dwyane Wade. Wade is out again tonight, so Napier will likely get another start. If you can get 20 points for this price, you are way ahead of the game.

Worth The Cost:

Stephen Curry, Warriors ($10,500): Curry has six consecutive games of more than 40 fantasy points. He has averaged 47 fantasy points a game in that span. He played the Thunder during this streak, and put up 44.8 points in that one. He is one of the safest plays of the night.

John Wall, Wizards ($9,100): Wall continues to play at a very high level. He has not been under 30 fantasy points in 2015, and hasn’t been under 25 since the week before Christmas. He is providing solid numbers with little risk right now. That said, he has only been over 40 points once in 2015.

Risky Plays:

Jarrett Jack, Nets ($6,300): Jack’s numbers have fallen off a bit lately, but it could just be because of the opponents. He was held under 20 by the Grizzlies and Pistons, two very good defensive teams. Tonight he takes on the Wizards, who are another good defensive team. Temper you expectations if you use Jack tonight.

Elfrid Payton, Magic ($5,300): Payton has responded well to the starting lineup this time around. He has been over 25 fantasy points in all but two of his last 11 games. Tonight though, he has to take on the Grizzlies. It will be a tough task for the rookie, and therefore playing him is a pretty big gamble.

My Lineups:

A: Curry and Williams ($16,700)

B: Wall and Napier ($12,700)

Next: Can You Go Cheap At SG

Dec 30, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Wayne Ellington (2) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Lakers won 111-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Wayne Ellington, Lakers ($4,100): Kobe Bryant is being given yet another night off, which means that Ellington will get another start. He has done fairly well in his starts over the last couple of weeks. He has been between 18 and 24 fantasy points in all of them. He could be a sneaky play that allows you to afford another star player.

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($4,800): Gordon has been consistent since his return. In those five games, he has averaged 22.2 fantasy points per game. That is decent production for his price. The status of Jrue Holliday held no bearing for Gordon earlier this week, so it likely will not again tonight.

Worth The Cost:

Jimmy Butler, Bulls ($8,700): Butler has a great matchup against the retooling Celtics tonight. He has not had a big game since returning from his one game absence to due a death in the family, but he has still averaged 30.2 fantasy points in those six games. The potential is there for Butler to put up a 50 point total for the first time since New Year’s Day.

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($7,700): Evans’ versatility makes him a guy that the Pelicans need on the court as much as possible. He drew that start at PG On Wednesday with Jrue Holliday out, and he has his best fantasy day since the second week of December. Against a good defensive team in the Pistons. No matter where he starts against the 76ers tonight, he would be a great addition to your lineup.

Risky Plays:

DeMar DeRozan, Raptors ($7,500): DeRozan had a good return against the 76ers on Wednesday, but the fact that the team plans to limit his minutes in the short term makes him a risk. It is the right thing for the team to do, it is bad news for us FanDuel players though. He is also playing a fairly solid Atlanta team tonight. Due to that and limited minutes, you just can’t expect the production for the price tonight.

Victor Oladipo, Magic ($7,100): Oladipo had a monster game against Houston on Wednesday, but tonight he faces off agianst the Grizzlies. He may have another good game, I just wouldn’t bet on it. He is a risky play against Memphis on a night where there are so many other reliable options.

My Lineups:

A and B: Gordon and Ellington ($8,900)

Next: Should You Try For Durant AND James?

Jan 13, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Phoenix won 107-100. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Bojan Bogdanovic, Nets ($3,800): Bogdanovic has played solid basketball since his return to the starting lineup. He even managed to carve out 20 fantasy points against the Grizzlies. He seems like a safe play against the Wizards tonight. Well, safe for 20 points anyway. I wouldn’t count on more.

DeMarre Carroll, Hawks ($5,500): Carroll responded from his night off on Tuesday to have one of his best fantasy performances of the year against the Celtics on Wednesday. He is a solid but unspectacular point producer for the Hawks. It usually doesn’t matter who the opponent is. He is a sure 20-25 points every game, with the potential to get into the mid 30’s for those of you that want to go cheap, but not too cheap.

Worth The Cost:

LeBron James, Cavaliers ($10,600): James has racked up 98.3 fantasy points in just two games since his return from back and knee injuries. The King seems to be good to go, and is definitely worth a play against the Clippers. The only drawback is that the fantasy potential of everyone else on the team takes a hit with James back.

Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves ($7,300): Wiggins had a nice game against the Suns last week, so there is reason to believe that he will agian. The only difference is that he will cost you $900 more than he did last week.

Risky Plays:

Kevin Durant, Thunder ($10,700): Why is Durant a risk? He has his lowest scoring output of the season (32.5 fantasy points) against the Warriors on January 5th. 32.5 points is solid production, but is it not worth what Durant will cost you. That said, Durant is always a threat to go for 50, no matter who the opponent, and if 32.5 is his floor, that is a pretty low risk option.

Draymond Green, Warriors ($7,800): It is finally happening. The return of David Lee and Andrew Bogut has cut into Green’s playing time to the point where he can no longer produce at an elite level. He has just 35.8 fantasy points combined over the last two games. You can do much better for what he will cost you.

My Lineups:

A: Bogdanovic and Wilson Chandler ($9,600): Chandler put up 36 fantasy points against Dallas on Wednesday. I will take my chances that he does it again.

B: James and Bogdanovic ($14,400)

Next: The Best Bargain Of The Night Is At PF

Dec 6, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams (13) follows through on a dunk against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Magic defeated the Kings 105-96. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Derrick Williams, Kings ($4,100): Williams posted a double-double after Rudy Gay left Wednesday’s game with an injury. Gay is out tonight, so Williams will be the likely beneficiary of the extra minutes. And we have all seen what he can do with them. He could be the bargain of the night.

J.J. Hickson, Nuggets ($4,500): Hickson and Jusuf Nurkic are in a timeshare right now, but both of them are producing solid fantasy stats. As long as this continues to be the case, the Nuggets will likely stick with both of them. Hickson has averaged 27 fantasy points per game since the Nuggets dealt Timofey Mozgov. That makes him a solid guy to play at his price.

Worth The Cost:

LaMarcus Aldridge, Trailblazers ($10,000): Aldridge dominated Blake Griffin and the Clippers on Wednesday to the tune of 54.4 fantasy points. What do you think he can do against the Spurs frontcourt tonight?

Pau Gasol, Bulls ($9,200): Gasol had trouble against the Wizards on Wednesday, but who hasn’t? In his last meeting against the Celtics, Pau racked up 58.2 fantasy points. He should be able to dominate the Celtics frontcourt again. The only issue is that he might get some extra rest if the game turns into a blowout.

Greg Monroe, Pistons ($8,300): Monroe has thrived as part of the Pistons starting lineup. He has averaged 40.7 fantasy points a game since Smith was waived. Enjoy what he can do for you tonight against the Pacers.

Risky Plays:

Markieff Morris, Suns ($6,900): Morris continues to be maddeningly inconsistent. He did very well against Memphis on Sunday, and against the Cavs on Tuesday. His matchup tonight against the Timberwolves looks like an opportunity for him to shine again, but the last time these two teams met, Morris had just 21.1 fantasy points. I guess everyone else just goes off on the T-Wolves so Morris doesn’t have to.

Kenneth Faried, Nuggets ($6,800): Faried had a great game against the Mavs, tonight’s opponent, on Wednesday. That said, he only played 30 minutes in the game, which makes him a little bit of a risk. Still, I would be comfortable playing him tonight. The stats don’t lie. Faried has produced a lot in under 30 minutes this season.

My Lineups:

A: Gasol and Williams ($13,200)

B: Monroe and Williams ($12,400)

Next: Is Hassan Whiteside A Must-Start?

Jan 10, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) blocks out Houston Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (20) on a rebound in the first half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargains:

Rudy Gobert, Jazz ($6,500): Gobert didn’t struggle to put up numbers at all with Enes Kanter back, and he gets to play the Lakers tonight. He might be able to put up better numbers than Whiteside tonight because if this turns into a blowout, it will be Gobert, not Kanter, that logs the extra minutes.

Hassan Whiteside, Heat ($5,700): Ironically enough, Whiteside put up his second lowest fantasy total in his first career start. That is not to say that he didn’t do a good job, but he did only play 29 minutes. If he is limited to that against the Kings, he could have trouble putting up significant fantasy numbers against DeMarcus Cousins. He should still give you numbers that are good for this price though.

Worth The Cost:

DeMarcus Cousins, Kings ($11,500): Cousins became the first player of the season to log back-to-back-to-back 60+ fantasy point games. He has 184.4 fantasy points over those three games. Tonight he gets the Heat, who aren’t exactly strong up front. Cousins is probably the best play of the night, so get him if you can.

Risky Play:

Nikola Vucevic, Magic ($9,300): Vucevic has three consecutive 50+ point fantasy games, which makes him a bargain for his price right now, but tonight he has to tangle with Marc Gasol and the Grizzlies. I would venture to say that he will have a hard time cracking 40 in this one, much less 50.

My Lineups:

A: Cousins ($11,500)

B: Whiteside ($5,700)

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