Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Lineups For January 21st

January 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the basketball against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 122-79. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA is back in full swing tonight, with most of the league (24 teams) taking the court. With so many options, who do you choose?

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Here are my FanDuel lineups for January 21st:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Jarrett Jack, Nets ($6,800): We can take out the lemons against Memphis and Detroit because plenty of players struggle against those teams. If you take those out, Jack has averaged 37 fantasy points per game since Deron Williams went down again. He likely won’t reach that high of a total against the Kings, but I wouldn’t expect him in the low 20’s either.

Trey Burke, Jazz ($6,000): Burke got off to a slow and inconsistent start to the season, but he has now averaged 30 fantasy points per game over his last ten games. He is not an elite option yet, but he could score like it against Cleveland tonight.

Worth The Cost:

Damian Lillard, Trailblazers ($9,000): Lillard has been off and on lately, but the thing that sets him apart tonight is his opponent. Lillard gets the Suns who have had trouble defending the perimeter for most of the season. Lillard has done well against the Kings and Grizzlies over the last two games, so he should be able to have a very good game against Phoenix.

Stephen Curry, Warriors ($10,300): Curry played the Rockets on Saturday and scored 57.9 fantasy points. Could he do it again? I wouldn’t bet against it. He may not be quite up to that standard, but I think it kind of rules out him having a down night. He should at least be in the 40 point fantasy range.

Risky Plays:

Kyle Lowry, Raptors ($8,800): Since the return of DeMar DeRozan, Lowry’s production has taken a significant hit. He has averaged only 30.5 fantasy points since DeRozan’s return. That is a huge step down from what he was doing in his absence. He has only averaged 25 fantasy points over the last three games. You simply can’t count on him to score more than 40 anymore.

John Wall, Wizards ($8,600): Wall’s production has dipped lately, even though he didn’t play particularly strong teams in the Nets and 76ers. He has averaged only 28 fantasy points in those three games. Tonight he gets the Thunder, who have done pretty well against opposing guards lately.

My Lineups:

A: Burke and Elfrid Payton ($11,900): I know Payton plays the Pistons, but he had good games against Chicago, Oklahoma City, and Memphis. All of which are in the top half of the league defensively. He has averaged 31.5 fantasy points over his last five games, and even if he falls down to the mid 20’s, that is still a bargain for his price.

B: Curry and Jack ($17,100)

Next: Is James Harden Worth Gambling On Tonight?

Nov 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Eric Gordon (10) reacts after a shot against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($5,100): Gordon’s price is slowly creeping upwards, but not enough to keep me from playing him. He has seven straight games of 20 or more fantasy points. Even though he hasn’t broke 30, that many games in the 20’s is consistent production which is an underrated piece of building a winning lineup.

Courtney Lee, Grizzlies ($4,400): The Grizzlies guards have a sort of stigma attatched to them. That they are all defense and no offense. That is not entirely true. Lee has five straight games of over 20 fantasy points, and has reached double digit real points in each of those games. He is not the defender Tony Allen is, but he still gets plenty of chances to produce. He is not going to drop a 40 point fantasy night anytime soon, but he should stay in the 20’s against the Raptors.

Worth The Cost:

Klay Thompson, Warriors ($7,900): Thompson torched the Rockets for 47 fantasy points on Saturday. He has also averaged 42.1 fantasy points over his last seven games. Heck, he even scored 32.1 fantasy points in just 23 minutes in a blowout of the Nuggets on Monday. He does well against average defense, and the Rockets are possibly below average on the perimeter. Look for another really good night from Thompson.

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($7,600): Jrue Holliday is a game time decision again for the Pelicans. Evans has done well in three of the four games while starting at PG for Holliday. Even if he is not manning the point, there is a good chance that he has another good game against the Lakers.

Risky Plays:

James Harden, Rockets ($11,100): Harden blew up against the Pacers on Monday, and that is what resonates most with daily players. However, he struggled against the Warriors on Saturday, scoring just 12 real points and 21.8 fantasy points. He still has more than 50 fantasy points in three of his last four games, but I still don’t know if I trust him to do well against the a Warriors team that held him in check just five days ago.

DeMar DeRozan, Raptors ($7,300): DeRozan failed to score in 26 minutes against the Bucks on Monday after three straight 20 point offerings after his return. He is a risky play because he is only a shooter, just like Monta Ellis. If he has an off night, which is a distinct possibility against Memphis, he won’t do enough of anything else to salvage your lineup.

My Lineups:

A and B: Thompson and Gordon ($13,000)

Next: If You Go Big, Go Durant

Jan 18, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) dribbles the ball as guard Russell Westbrook (0) runs behind during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Bojan Bogdanovic, Nets ($3,800): He has been consistently around the 20 fantasy point mark since being reinsterted into the starting lineup. Bogdanovic is never going to be anywhere near the center of the Nets’ offense, but he should continue to provide a solid 20 points for a very cheap price.

Robert Covington, 76ers ($5,500): Covington had a couple of rough outings against the stout Wizards and Pistons, but he will be repayed for that tonight. The schedule Gods give him the gift of the Knicks, which should put him right back into fantasy relevance. At least for tonight.

Worth The Cost:

Kevin Durant, Thunder ($10,700): Durant has not been below 40 fantasy points since January 7th. He even managed to score 46.6 fantasy points on the Wizards on January 2nd in his second game back in just 31 minutes. He is no longer on a minutes limit, so we could see that total go even higher tonight against that same Wizards team. If you are going to spend big somehere, Durant might be the safest option of the night.

Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves ($7,400): After a career night on Saturday agianst the Nuggets, Wiggins crashed back to earth on Monday against the Hornets. Tonight he gets the Mavericks, who are a decent defensive team. Expect him to be somehere between the 53.8 and 18.9 extremes of his last two games. The mean puts him at 31.4, which makes him a good option for his price tag.

Risky Plays:

Carmelo Anthony, Knicks ($9,400): The Knicks are marginally better than a D-league team when they play Anthony. With so little support around him, Anthony has shouldered the load well on his return to the court. He also has a great matchup against the 76ers tonight, which makes him an intriguing play. I am still nervous about his knee though. That could lead to him resting more than usual.

Draymond Green, Warriors ($7,300): The return of David Lee has decimated Green’s value. He has not scored above 28 fantasy points in his last five games. Not coincidentally, he has not played more than 30 minutes in any of those games either. Will he get the minutes against the Rockets? Probably not. He only played 21 minutes against them on Saturday, but he did have 25.8 fantasy points. If he gets 30 minutes, he could have a good night. That said, I am not willing to risk his price on it with so many other options on the table.

My Lineups:

A: Wiggins and Bogdanovic ($11,200)

B: Durant and Wiggins ($18,100)

Next: A Great Bargain Has Emerged At PF

Dec 13, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) high fives against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Channing Frye, Magic ($4,300): Since regaining his spot in the starting lineup from Kyle O’Quinn, Frye has averaged 25.4 fantasy points per game. Not great numbers, but when you get them for this cheap, it is. This will allow you to chase after one of the guys capable of dropping 60 without a huge risk attached to it. That said, Frye is playing the Pistons, so I would expect him closer to 20 than 30 fantasy points in this one.

Donatas Motiejunas, Rockets ($5,600): He is one of the most consistent producers out there. He has had between 23 and 34 fantasy points in each of his last seven games. Against the Warriors over the weekend, he has 28.4 fantasy points. If he can produce that again tonight against the Warriors, you will be pleased with that.

Worth The Cost:

Greg Monroe, Pistons ($8,300): Waiving Josh Smith was the best thing that the Pistons could have done for their season. They now look like a playoff team in the East, and it has a lot to do with Monroe joining the starting lineup. He has averaged 38 fantasy points in his last ten games. In those games, he has faced some good frontcourts like the Pelicans, Spurs, Kings, and Hawks twice. His rebounding prowess makes him largely matchup proof. Even when he doesnt score at a high level in real points, he still produces for your fantasy team.

Paul Millsap, Hawks ($8,100): Millsap’s day of rest last week helped refresh him. He has averaged 35.5 fantasy points per game since his rest after scoring under 26 in the three games before the Hawks sat him. Tonight, he gets to take on a weaker Pacers frontcourt. He should be at or above his recent average in this game.

Risky Plays:

Anthony Davis, Pelicans ($11,100): Three words: Los. Angeles. Lakers. Davis will make his return to the court tonight against the Lakers, and while the Pelicans will likely limit his minutes to make sure there are no further problems with his toe, he could rack up some huge points in the 30 or so minutes that he plays. However, if he falls somehere in the 30’s as far as fantasy points, he is not worth that enormous price tag. Especially when you can have Durant for $400 less.

Thomas Robinson, Trailblazers ($3,500): LaMarcus Aldridge will be out at least for one game, and likely more. Robinson played 21 minutes on Monday after Aldridge left the game and scored 17.7 fantasy points. If you can get that from him at $3,500, you are ahead of the game. That said, the Blazers haven’t always played Robinson when it looks like they will. Meyers Leonard will likely poach some of the frontcourt minutes as well. With Joel Freeland out, it means that Robinson has to play at least some of the time.

My Lineups:

A: Monroe and Frye ($12,600)

B: Frye and Robinson ($7,800)

Next: Should You Take DeMarcus Cousins?

Jan 16, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) grabs a rebound against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargains:

Omer Asik, Pelicans ($4,900): Asik has five straight games of more than 20 fantasy points. Tonight, he gets to take on the Lakers, so points and rebounds could be even more plentiful for him tonight. That makes him well worth his price.

Rudy Gobert, Jazz ($6,800): Gobert has been over 44 fantasy points twice in his last three games, and that is with Enes Kanter back. Gobert is still playing about 30 minutes a game, and if he is producing like this, it really doens’t matter if he is starting or not. He gets the Cavaliers tonight, which ups his value a little more.

Worth The Cost:

DeMarcus Cousins, Kings ($11,200): Cousins had three straight 60 point fantasy games last week, and nearly hit the 50 mark against the Trailblazers on Monday. Next up is the Nets, who will try to combat the Boogie with a combination of Mason Plumlee and Brook Lopez. Good luck, guys. You’re going to need it.

Marc Gasol, Grizzlies ($8,600): Gasol will be lucky if his play doesn’t get him arrested for child abuse on Jonas Valanciunas. He has a great matchup against the Raptors tonight. Gasol has averaged 43 fantasy points over his last three games against the Magic, Blazers, and Mavericks. The Raptors are arguably worse than all three of them.

Risky Plays:

Meyers Leonard, Trailblazers ($3,900): Injuries to the Blazers frontcourt have upped the stock of both Leonard and Thomas Robinson. One of them will start at PF with LaMarcus Aldridge is out. The other will be the top backup at both PF and C. I could see both Leonard and Robinson playing near 30 minutes with both Aldridge and Freeland out.

Jordan Hill, Lakers ($5,700): Hill has been over 20 fantasy points in seven of his last eight games. Tonight against the Pelicans though, I wouldn’t count on him getting to 20. He has a nasty matchup against New Orleans, and there are much better options if you are looking to go cheap at C.

My Lineups:

A: Cousins ($11,200)

B: Leonard ($3,900)

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