Fantasy Basketball: Turbo FanDuel Lineups For February 11

Feb 9, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) runs into Brooklyn Nets guard Jarrett Jack (0) during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

There are five NBA games that are included in the turbo tournaments tonight. All of them start at 8pm eastern. That gives us plenty of options to build a winning lineup!

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Here are my turbo FanDuel lineups for February 11:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Mario Chalmers, Heat ($5,200): Chalmers is still a bit of a risk, having only topped 25 fantasy points three times in his last ten games. Still, he should get plenty of run with Dwyane Wade still out, and having Hassan Whiteside back can only help. I could see him getting 5x value tonight against Cleveland. who still does not defend the point very well.

Ricky Rubio, Timberwolves ($6,300): The trade of Mo Williams means that the team thinks Rubio is ready to play more minutes. He struggled some aginst Atlanta on Monday, but he still only played 26 minutes. I could see him playing at least 30 minutes tonight since he will have plenty of time to rest with the All Star break looming.

Worth The Cost:

Stephen Curry, Warriors ($10,000): If this game gets out of hand, the Warriors will take every opportunity to rest their star, who will be very active during the All Star weekend. He played just 31 minutes against the Knicks and 32 against the 76ers in their last two games. I would expect him to be just over 30 minutes again unless the Warriors need him to play more. Still, he should be able to top 40 fantasy points, and could be the only PG to do so in the turbo tournaments.

Brandon Knight, Bucks ($7,700): Knight has averaged 35.7 fantasy points in the four games since his return. It is apparent that his quad is fine. He has a nice matchup against the Kings without Collison. Ramon Sessions and Ben McLemore can’t keep up with him.

Risky Plays:

Russell Westbrook, Thunder ($10,900): It is hard to put a guy like Westbrook on here, but I call it like I see it. He played Memphis on January 31st and had just 25.7 fantasy points in that game. This is only two weeks later, and the lineups are the same. Westbrook may fare a little better, but he won’t be anywhere near 45 fantasy points, which is where you need him to be to get your money’s worth.

Ramon Sessions, Kings ($3,800): Even if Sessions does start at PG, I don’t trust him. Ben McLemore outplayed him and took a lot of his minutes against the Bulls. He has a solid matchup if he plays enough, but I kind of doubt he does after last night’s disaster.

My Lineups:

A: Knight and Rubio ($14,000)

B: Knight and Chalmers ($12,900)

Next: Giannis Or Bust!

Jan 24, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives past Detroit Pistons forward Caron Butler (31) in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks ($6,800): Enjoy him while the price is still this low. Giannis has eight straight games of 27 or more fantasy points, and is averaging 35.6 fantasy points over that span AVERAGING! That is an average of of almost 5.5x value! Tonight he takes on a Sacramento team that has struggled at times defending the perimeter. Just look at what Tony Snell did to them last night! Giannis could be in for another big game. 5x value could be on the low end!

Ben McLemore, Kings ($4,200): McLemore is only a scorer, but that could change a bit if he gets the ball in his hands more. That could happen if they elect to move away from Sessions at the point and play Omri Casspi at SG. McLemore has been over 4x value in five of his last six games. That makes him pretty safe, especially in a tournament with fewer options.

Worth The Cost:

Tyreke Evans, Pelicans ($8,400): You can’t deny how well Evans has played since taking over at PG for Jrue Holiday. There is a slight chance that Holiday plays tonight, but I would think that the Pelicans would want to let him have the few days of rest. In the event that they do play him, I would still expect Evans to log plenty of minutes at the point. Not that it matters. Evans is productive wherever he plays. He has averaged 37.4 fantasy points per games over his last ten games. That is a solid 4.5x value.

Kevin Martin, Timberwolves ($6,800): Martin still put in 21 points even with the hot shooting of Shabazz Muhammad on Monday. Martin has averaged 29.1 fantasy points per game since his return on January 28th. That makes him a good 4.5x value if you can’t afford Evans.

Risky Plays:

Klay Thompson, Warriors ($7,500): Thompson only has 40.7 fantasy points in his last two games combined. In fact, he has only topped 30 fantasy points twice in his last seven games. He is on a cold stretch right now. Sure, he can break out at any time, and the Timberwolves would see to be a good spot for that, but do you really want to risk it?

Eric Gordon, Pelicans ($6,300): You need 31.5 fantasy points to get 5x value out of him at this price. He has only topped that three times in his last ten games. His matchup against Indiana looks like a pretty good one, but we really have no reason to think that he can get you the kind of value that you need.

My Lineups:

A and B: Antetokounmpo and Evans ($15,200)

Next: You Have To Go With The King In Turbo

Feb 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) shoots the ball against Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Khris Middleton, Bucks ($6,500): Now that the Bucks’ lineup is starting to be more consistent, we are seeing the starters build a rapport. It has helped Giannis and Middleton the most. Middleton has averaged 30.3 fantasy points per game over his last ten games, which puts him right at the 4.5x value that you need. He may even be able to go a little above that against the Kings.

Jeff Green, Grizzlies ($5,000): Green has been over 20 fantasy points in four of his last five games, but he has also not been over 25. He is a limited option in this offense, but he does enough on defense that he can still be a good asset in lighter tournaments.

Worth The Cost:

LeBron James, Cavaliers ($10,800): I can sum this up in one sentence: he is playing the Heat. It could feel very much like a playoff game with him playing his former team. His numbers are slightly down since his return on January 30 (his average in those six games is 41.1 fantasy points, three points below his season average), but there is a big motivational factor is this game. Look for the King to try and re-establish his dominance to the Miami faithful in this one.

Rudy Gay, Kings ($7,300): The game off did wonders for Gay, who put up 38.9 fantasy pionts against the Bulls in his return. He has a great chance to do that against Cleveland tonight as well. All systems are go with his foot, so Gay is a very solid play.

Risky Plays:

Kevin Durant, Thunder ($10,600): Durant has averaged 43.6 fantasy points in his three games since his return from a toe injury. So what makes him a risk? He is playing Memphis, a team that held him to just 27.4 fantasy points in 37 minutes back on January 31st. Yes, his toe was probably bothering him some in that game, but Memphis has a proven track record of playing outstanding defense all over the court. I expect Durant under 40 in this one, which really isn’t worth what you have to pay for him.

Shabazz Muhammad, Timberwolves ($6,200): Muhammad racked up 24.6 fantasy points in his return on Monday against the Hawks. His shot was falling, and he looked like he hadn’t missed a beat. So why is he is risk instead of a bargain? There is no guarantee how much playing time he will get with Kevin Martin and Andrew Wiggins blocking him in the starting lineup. He likely wouldn’t have seen the minutes he did on Monday if he wasn’t shooting so well. I would stay away from this until the roles are more clearly defined.

My Lineups:

A: Middleton and Green ($11,500)

B: James and Green ($15,800)

Next: Who Do You Play If Davis Sits?

Feb 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary (33) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye (4) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Thunder won 124-114. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Mitch McGary, Thunder ($4,300): He is playing so well without Steven Adams out that Adams might not be starting even when he does return. Of course, it has only been two games, but McGary has scored exactly 31 points in each of them. He likely won’t do that against Memphis tonight, but we also have no reason to believe that he won’t hold his own. He only needs 21.5 fantasy points for 5x value. That should be attainable, even against the Grizzlies.

Thaddeus Young, Timberwolves ($6,700): Young has averaged 31 fantasy points per game in his last ten games. The team getting healthy has not cut into his playing time or his production. It has not helped him out much, but it hasn’t hurt him either. He should be a strong value play against the Warriors.

Worth The Cost:

Zach Randolph, Grizzlies ($8,600): Randolph shredded the Thunder back on January 31st for 46.1 fantasy points, his highest total in 2015. Now the loss of Steven Adams will spread them a little thinner. The potential is there for Randolph to blow up on them again. It is unrealistic for us to expect him to do that again, but it is possible for him to get 4x value (38.7 points).

Chris Bosh, Heat ($7,900): Bosh had a couple of rough games against the Spurs and Timberwolves last week, but he was back on track against the Knicks. Bosh is also going to be psyched to be playing against LeBron. He will have extra incentive to win this game, which could translate into a big game for Bosh.

Risky Plays:

John Henson, Bucks ($5,100): Henson’s playing time will take a big hit with Zaza Pachulia and Ersan Ilyasova both back. As long as he keeps playing well, he could see decent minutes, but I am guessing that he will have a short leash. The first signs of a struggle will likely get him yanked from the game. I just don’t trust the flux of the Milwaukee frontcourt, even for this low of a price.

Dante Cunningham, Pelicans ($4,100): Cunningham could have an expanded role again if Anthony Davis sits. He scored 20.6 fantasy points against a good Utah team on Monday. He could do even better against the Pacers if Davis is out. He is worth rolling the dice so long as AD is out.

My Lineups:

A and B: McGary and Cunningham ($8,400)

Next: Cousins Is The Best Option At C

Feb 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargain:

Timofey Mozgov, Cavaliers ($5,500): Don’t look now, but Mozgov has eight straight 20+ fantasy point games despite his minutes fluctuating between 17 and 36. It has more to do with him not staying out of foul trouble than anything else, but he is producing when on the court. The Heat are likely not going to push Hassan Whiteside very hard, so I have a feeling that Mozgov will get plenty of time against Chris Andersen as well. That bodes well for his fantasy outlook.

Worth The Cost:

DeMarcus Cousins, Kings ($10,800): The Bucks are weak in the middle regardless of if they are healthy or not. Cousins needs 48.6 fantasy points for 4.5x value, a total that he has only hit four times in his last ten games. That said, he has a great chance of getting that – or more – tonight.

Risky Plays:

Marc Gasol, Grizzlies ($8,300): Gasol put up 42.9 fantasy points on the Thunder on January 31st, which is his highest total since January 21st against the Raptors. There is a chance that he can do it again, that is unless you think Mitch McGary is a better defender than Steven Adams. That point is debateable, but at any rate, Gasol remains a risk since he has only topped 35 fantasy points three times in his last ten games. Though if you were going to take a shot with him, tonight is more favorable than most.

Hassan Whiteside, Heat ($7,700): Whiteside has a great matchup against Cleveland, but there is some speculation that the Heat won’t push him hard. Especially if this game is lopsided. That said, he still put up 20.8 fantasy points in just 19 minutes against the Knicks. He needs 34.7 fantasy points to achieve 4.5x value. That may be a bit of a stretch for him tonight. Of course, it all depends on how much he plays.

My Lineups:

A: Cousins ($10,800)

B: Whiteside ($7,700)

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