Fantasy Basketball: Turbo FanDuel Lineups For February 4

Jan 28, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the Thunder 100-92. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

There are five games included in the turbo tournaments tonight, so there are still plenty of good options to choose from. Included are the games that start at 8:00 and 8:30 eastern.

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Here are my turbo FanDuel Lineups for February 4:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Jordan Clarkson, Lakers ($4,800): In his last three starts, Clarkson has averaged 29 fantasy points per game. Two of those games were against good perimeter opponents in Washington and Chicago. He is a great play against Milwaukee tonight even if Brandon Knight does play. You should be looking at about 6x value tonight, which is hard to find anywhere.

Tony Parker, Spurs ($5,500): Parker has a nice matchup against the Magic, and his minutes have increased back up to around 30 per game. You know the Spurs aren’t going to play him any more than that until playoff time, so it is a full compliment of minutes for him at this point. He has been over 20 fantasy points in five of his last six games. He should be in the 20’s again tonight if you need to go cheap at both PG positions.

Worth The Cost:

Russell Westbrook, Thunder ($11,000): Westbrook is an absolute monster with Kevin Durant out against anyone without a grizzly bear on their uniforms. He put up 52.8 fantasy points on the Knicks, and recorded a triple-double and 67.2 fantasy points against the Magic with Durant out. KD is sitting again tonight, so Westbrook is the best bet to get you 60. I know he is playing the Pelicans, who are a strong team, but Jrue Holiday is still out. Tyreke Evans is a solid defender, but he in not quite as good as Holiday.

Derrick Rose, Bulls ($7,100): Rose has played 36 minutes or more in four of his last five games. That alone shows that the training wheels are off. He is no longer hesitant, thinking his knee is going to blow out with his next drive. He has ben above 27 fantasy points in nine of his last ten games, averaging 33.8 fantasy points per game over that span. That put you at nearly a 5x value. He should be able to keep that up against Houston tonight.

Risky Plays:

Brandon Knight, Bucks ($7,600): Knight had been playing very well before missing Monday’s game with a sore quad. He says that he is feeling no lingering effect, but that could change once the game starts. I think that makes him a risk. That said, there is a huge reward to be had here if he is right. He is playing a pretty sorry Lakers team tonight, and could put up a big fantasy score.

Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves ($6,600): Rubio scored 16.6 fantasy points in 21 minutes in his return to the court on Monday. He played pretty well when he was in the game, but he played less than half the game. The Timberwolves still have him on a minutes restriction that is rumored to be in the 25 minute range. The fact that he had to undergo treatment on his ankle yesterday after the game on Monday is not a good sign. He likely wont play even the 25 minutes. I see him around 20 again, meaning he is not going to provide you with the value you need.

My Lineups:

A: Rose and Clarkson ($11,900)

B: Westbrook and Clarkson ($15,800)

Next: Can You Trust Harden If He Plays?

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Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Dion Waiters, Thunder ($4,800): Waiters got the start on Monday in place of Kevin Durant and racked up 30.3 fantasy points in 41 minutes. Tonight’s matchup against the Pelicans is a little more difficult, but Waiters has shown that he can help Westbrook pick up the slack. Even if he is only 24 fantasy points, that is a 5x value. That seems attainable, even against the Pelicans.

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($6,200): Gordon has had 75 fantasy points in his last two games. He is on quite a roll lately, and he did it against two good defensive teams in the Hawks and Clippers. After seeing what Victor Oladipo did to the Thunder on Monday, I would not be surprised to see Gordon over near the 35 fantasy point threshold once again.

Worth The Cost:

Jimmy Butler, Bulls ($8,500): Butler has scored 88.3 fantasy points in the two games since missing a game with a knee injury. Of course, it was against the Lakers and Suns, but he gets another shot at a defensive liability in James Harden tonight. Look for the Bulls sharpshooter to have another big game.

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($8,600): Evans has excelled at running the point in New Orleans with Jrue Holiday out. He has averaged 35.5 fantasy points per game since Holiday went down. He should be near that output tonight against the Thunder as well.

Risky Plays:

James Harden, Rockets (10,900): Harden’s knee is bugging him, but he is expected to play against the Bulls tonight. The only problem with that is that Jimmy Butler has not only improved his offensive prowess this year, he has also become a force on defense. This is likely a situation that should be avoided. There are better options out there.

Wayne Ellington, Lakers ($5,000): Ellington came crashing back to earth against the Knicks on Sunday. He scored just 10.4 fantasy points in 38 minutes. The minutes are there, but the production wont always be. On a night like tonight, you can likely do better.

My Lineups:

A: Butler and Waiters ($13,300)

B: Antetokounmpo and Waiters ($11,000)

Next: Who Do You Pick With Durant Out?

Jan 25, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Khris Middleton (22) dunks the ball past San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 101-95. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Khris Middleton, Bucks ($5,800): Middleton went nuts on the Raptors on Monday, scoring 42.3 fantasy points. If you are looking for a repeat performance, it may just be possible against the Lakers tonight. At the very least, a 6x value (34.8) should be within reach. That makes him a must play option.

Jared Dudley, Bucks ($4,800): Dudley has made two straight starts at PF with all of the injuries to the frontcourt, and has played very well. He has 56.9 fantasy points over those two games. Tonight he takes on the Lakers, which makes him worth a look as long as he gets the start again. Zaza Pachulia is out, but check on the status of Ersan Ilyasova (doubtful) before deploying.

Worth The Cost:

Kawhi Leonard, Spurs ($8,100): Leonard is enjoying a stretch of five games above 36 fantasy points in his eight games since returning to the court. With the way Orlando has defended the three since moving Tobias Harris to the bench, Leonard seems likely to get into the mid 30’s again. Even if Harris starts a second straight game.

Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves ($6,900): Wiggins has still had ups and downs lately, but he finds himself with a decent matchup against the Heat tonight. Dwyane Wade is out and Luol Deng is not the defender that he used to be. Whether Wiggins ends up at the two or the three, he should have a solid game.

Risky Play:

Tobias Harris, Magic ($5,800): Harris made a triumphant return to the starting lineup with 27.8 fantasy points against the Durant-less Thunder on Monday. While his matchup with the Spurs in not a great one, he is starting. He only needs 29 points for a 5x value, but that could be a tall order. He is not playing at the level that he was in November.

Trevor Ariza, Rockets ($5,200): If the Bulls have a weakness, it is at the three. Where does Ariza play? Exactly. Just keep in mind that Ariza has been under 20 fantasy points five times in his last eight games. that makes him a risk no matter who he plays.

My Lineups:

A: Middleton and Dudley ($10,600)

B: Wiggins and Middleton ($12,700)

Next: Is Anthony Davis The Best Option Of The Night?

Jan 27, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) dunks the ball against Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargain:

John Henson, Bucks ($5,000): With Pachulia out again, it is a virtual certainty that Henson will see his fourth straight start. In his three starts, he has averaged 25.3 fantasy points per game. That is a 5x value! He should be played in all formats against a Lakers team that is without Jordan Hill in the middle.

Donatas Motiejunas, Rockets ($5,800): Motiejunas has managed to keep most of the minutes at the PF slot despite the signing of Josh Smith and the return of Terrence Jones. He has earned it. He has been over 23 fantasy points in nine of his last ten games, and is averaging 25.1 fantasy points per game in that stretch. That includes his 10.6 clunker against Golden State. If you take that out, it jumps to 26.7. He should be a solid play once again, but he likely wont go much over 20 against the Bulls.

Worth The Cost:

Anthony Davis, Pelicans ($11,600): All Davis does is drop 50’s. In his six games since returning to the court, he has topped 50 fantasy points four times, and is averaging 51.3 fantasy points per game. He may not hit 50 against Serge Ibaka and the Thunder, but I certainly wouldn’t rule it out. He is as safe a bet as anyone besides Westbrook tonight.

Pau Gasol, Bulls ($9,500): The Rockets, already undersized up front, are still rolling without Dwight Howard. That leaves Pau Gasol to abuse Houston down low, and you can bet he will. He is averaging 41.7 fantasy points per game over his last nine games. He should be able to improve that average tonight.

Risky Plays:

Tim Duncan, Spurs ($7,700): Duncan does have a really good matchup against Orlando tonight, but he is just not seeing the minutes that he needs to be the great fantasy asset he once was. He has played no more than 31 minutes in a game in 2015, and that likely wont change until close to the playoffs. He is no longer a lock for a 4x value. No matter how enticing the matchup looks, just know that he likely wont see 30 minutes of court time.

Thaddeus Young, Timberwolves ($6,700): Someone’s playing time is going to evaporate with Kevin Martin, Nikola Pekovic, and Ricky Rubio all back. I have this sinking feeling that it will be Young’s, no matter how well he has played lately. When will it happen? Likely when Rubio’s minutes keep increasing. If you play him, you are taking a risk, but the reward is 32.2 fantasy points per game over his last ten games. He is worth the cost as long as he is on the court.

My Lineups:

A: Davis and Henson ($16,600)

B: Henson and Chris Bosh ($12,800): Bosh is a great option with Wade out against Minnesota if you can’t afford Gasol.

Next: Is There Anyone Worth Playing Besides Whiteside?

Jan 23, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) dunks the ball over Dallas Mavericks forward Dwight Powell (8) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Bulls defeated the Mavericks 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Robert Sacre, Lakers ($4,000): The starting job has fallen to Sacre with Jordan Hill out. Just be aware that Ed Davis sees nearly as many minutes, and might take it over at any moment. Sacre has averaged 24 fantasy points since Hill went down as the starter, so he is giving you 6x value.

Worth The Cost:

Hassan Whiteside, Heat ($7,400): Whiteside is averaging 41 fantasy points per games since his return five games ago. That is nearly 6x value. He even put up 32 fantasy points in just 24 minutes against a tough Detroit frontcourt. What do you think he is going to do to the Timberwolves?

Nikola Vucevic, Magic ($8,800): Vucevic has destroyed teams that are weak at C, and held his own against Detroit and Dallas, two teams that are decent up front. The Spurs have a revolving door at center, and none of the trio of Matt Bonner, Tiago Splitter, and Aron Baynes will be able to stop Vucevic. He could be in for a big game tonight.

Risky Play:

Joakim Noah, Bulls ($7,100): Noah is in the midst of his best three game stretch of the year, averaging 41.8 fantasy points per game over that span. So why the hesitation? In the three games prior to this stretch, he averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game. I still don’t trust him.

My Lineups:

A and B: Whiteside ($7,400)

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