Fantasy Basketball: Late Night FanDuel Lineups For February 11

Feb 8, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard sits on the bench prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

There are only two games in the late night, but there are enough options that most of us will have different lineups.

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Here are my late night FanDuel lineups for February 11:

Point Guards:

Bargain:

Jordan Clarkson, Lakers ($4,900): Clarkson struggled against Denver last night, but he has still be over 25 fantasy points in five of his seven starts. He is the best low dollar option at PG if you can’t afford the two big guys.

Worth The Cost:

Chris Paul, Clippers ($10,000): Paul has carried some of the load since Blake Griffin went down. He has averaged 48.7 fantasy points per game with Griffin out. Tonight he gets a Rockets team that has not been good at covering the point at all. He should crack 50 in this one, making him a 5x value that is nearly impossible to get at that high of a price.

Damian Lillard, Trailblazers ($8,900): Lillard has 91.4 fantasy points over his last two games against Dallas (without Rondo) and Houston. Tonight he gets another team that is not good at covering anyone in the Lakers. Look for Lillard to put up near what he has been averaging lately. The only thing that worries me is that this could turn into a blowout, so Lillard’s minutes might be limited in this game. I could still see him over 40 fantasy points in 30 minutes though.

Risky Play:

Patrick Beverley, Rockets ($4,700): Beverley has been under 20 fantasy points in six of his last ten games. The Clippers are solid against opposing point guards, so I would guess he would be under yet again. Clarkson has much more upside, and will likely outscore Beverley by far more than the $200 price difference would indicate.

My Lineups:

A: Lillard and Clarkson ($13,800)

B: Paul and Lillard ($18,900)

Next: Harden Is The Best Option For Late Night

January 29, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Wayne Ellington (2) celebrates following the 123-118 double overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargain:

Wayne Ellington, Lakers ($5,000): Ellington still has games that are under 20 fantasy points, especially since Nick Young is healthy. He is maybe more reliant on scoring that DeRozan is, which makes him a constant risk. The reason he might be worth a shot tonight is because he plays the Trailblazers, who have not defended the off guard well this year.

Worth The Cost:

James Harden, Rockets ($11,200): Harden was at it again last night, nearly pulling off a triple-double against the Suns en route to another monster game. He scored a whopping 70.9 fantasy points last night in what was his best fantasy game of the year. Now, he may not hit that mark against the Clippers, but he could come close. They have not defending the off guard well lately, and that is only partially to do with J.J. Redick missing some games. They weren’t that great to begin with. Expect another 50+ point fantasy game from Harden.

Risky Play:

Wesley Matthews, Trailblazers ($5,900): The only reason he is down here instead of in the bargains is because he struggled against the Rockets last night. We all know how legendary James Harden’s defense is, and not for the right reason. The fact that he struggled with Houston does not bode well for his matchup against the (slightly) more adept Clippers defense on the two guard.

My Lineups:

A: Harden and Ellington ($16,200)

B: Matthews and Ellington ($10,900)

Next: Late Night Is Thin At SF

Feb 10, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) shoots the ball over Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargain:

Wesley Johnson, Lakers ($4,100): His versatility will keep him on the court, possibly even after this game is out of hand. Johnson has had no problems clearing 20 fantasy points when the matchup is right, and it should be tonight against Portland. He and Ellington should see a fair amount of open shots. That and that fact that you only need 18.8 fantasy points for 4x value makes Johnson the best value play at the position.

Worth The Cost:

Trevor Ariza, Rockets ($5,500): Ariza has been over 20 fantasy points in eaich of his last six games, and seven of his last nine. He has averaged 29.4 fantasy points in that span, making him an outstanding value play at his price. His matchup against the Clippers also looks like a good one. He should do nothing to hurt that average tonight.

Risky Play:

Nicolas Batum, Trailblazers ($5,600): Batum is all over the place. A prime example of his maddening inconsistency is this: one game he had a season high 46.5 fantasy points. In the very next game, he had just 9.6 fantasy points. He is a huge risk whenever you play him. Tonight will be no exception, especially when you consider that this will likely be a blowout, and his minutes could be limited.

My Lineups:

A: Batum and Johnson ($9,700)

B: Ariza and Johnson ($9,600)

Next: Do You Have Enough Money For LMA?

Feb 8, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargain:

Carlos Boozer, Lakers ($5,900): Unfortunately for those who own Boozer in season long leagues, it took an injury to Jordan Hill for Boozer to finally get his rightful usage in L.A. Now that he has, he has racked up six straight games of over 20 fantasy points. Four of which have been over 30. He has a tough matchup against LaMarcus Aldridge tonight, but he should still clear 20 fantasy points, making him a decent option.

Ed Davis, Lakers ($5,500): Davis’s move to center in the wake of the injury to Hill has helped his production. Davis has eight straight 20+ point fantasy games, and is averaging 25.8 fantasy points per game in that span. That puts him very close to a 5x value. Portland is thin at center tonight with Chris Kaman out, so Davis is a stronger play than Boozer.

Worth The Cost:

LaMarcus Aldridge, Trailblazers ($9,600): The Lakers are thin up front with the loss of Jordan Hill, and they weren’t very strong there anyway. The only question is whether LMA can get 38 points to give him 4x value in the limited minutes that he is likely to play. This game reeks of a blowout.

Josh Smith, Rockets ($6,100): Smith continues to excel with Dwight Howard out. He has averaged 30.1 fantasy points per game in Howard’s absence, which makes him a virtual lock for 5x value every time he takes the court. He should have another good night against the Clippers, who are without Blake Griffin. He should have no problem reaching that average.

Risky Play:

Donatas Motiejunas, Rockets ($5,700): Motiejunas is averaging only 19 fantasy points per game over his last three games, and has hit only 30 fantasy points once in his last 12 games. He is still consistent, but his production is trending downward. You can find 20 fantasy points for cheaper than him, even in a late night of limited options.

My Lineups:

A: Davis and Smith ($11,600)

B: Boozer and Smith ($12,000)

Next: Not Taking Jordan Could Cost You Money

January 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) dunks the ball to score a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Robert Sacre, Lakers ($4,000): It is a barren landscape after DeAndre Jordan with both Dwight Howard and Chris Kaman out. Sacre has posted double digit fantasy points in each of his last nine games, and has averaged 19.6 fantasy points per game in that span, landing him at 5x value. There is also the chance that he sees extended minutes tonight once this becomes a blowout. That makes him a solid bet for 20 fantasy points.

Worth The Cost:

DeAndre Jordan, Clippers ($8,600): Jordan was a monster against the Mavericks on Monday, scoring 22 points and grabbing a whopping 27 rebounds. He is taking over all of Blake Griffin’s rebounding load and some of the scoring. He has another nice matchup against Houston, who has a big Dwight Howard-shaped hole in the middle of the paint. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him haul down more than 20 boards again!

Risky Play:

Robin Lopez, Trailblazers ($5,200): Lopez has averaged only 22.3 fantasy points per game since his return four games ago. His minutes are up in the 30’s, but the team won’t overwork him in a game that will likely get out of hand. I would be surprised if he got much over 20 fantasy points tonight. He has only been over once in four games since his return.

My Lineups:

A and B: Jordan ($8,600)

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