Fantasy Basketball: Late FanDuel Lineups For February 22

Feb 19, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a 3 point shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

There are six later games (6pm Eastern or later) in the NBA tonight, giving us ample choices for our late FanDuel lineups. The late tournaments are the bigger ones of the day.

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Here are my late FanDuel lineups for February 22:

Point Guards:

Bargains:

Mo Williams, Hornets (5,400): Williams was stellar in his Hornets debut last night. He racked up 43.8 fantasy points and ran the offense with efficiency. This is exactly what Charlotte was looking for when they traded for him. I wouldn’t expect Mo to top 40 fantasy points against Rajon Rondo and the Mavericks, but I wont rule out 6x value (32.4 points). You likely wont do better than that at any position.

Jordan Clarkson, Lakers ($5,100): Clarkson is averaging 28.6 fantasy points over his last eight games. That means he has been at 5.5x value every time he has stepped on the court in February. His matchup against Boston is not what it would have been prior to Thursday, but it is still a solid matchup for Clarkson. 5x value is still a possibility.

Worth The Cost:

Russell Westbrook, Thunder ($11,000): Westbrook is averaging 51.9 fantasy points over his last ten games. Averaging! How can you go against him right now? I don’t care who he plays or where. I’m finding a way to put him in my lineup.

Stephen Curry, Warriors ($10,200): Curry has been nearly as good as Westbrook lately. He has averaged 47 fantasy points per game over his last ten games. He has a nice matchup against the Pacers tonight, and he could end up scoring about the same as Westbrook at a modest discount.

Risky Plays:

Isaiah Thomas, Celtics ($6,000): Thomas will make his Celtics debut tonight against the Lakers. It is a great matchup for Thomas, not only because he figures to be a starter for Boston, but because the Lakers still don’t defend well. There is still a crowded backcourt situation in Boston, but the difference for Thomas here is that he is likely the most talented of the bunch of himself, Marcus Smart, Avery Bradley, and Evan Turner. There is some risk here as you don’t know how much he will play, but I am betting that the Celtics brought him in to run the show. This is likely a risk worth taking. Especially in the late tournaments.

Tim Frazier, 76ers ($3,800): Frazier performed well again on Friday night, putting up 25 fantasy points. The problem here is that Isaiah Canaan is now in town. The Sixers have not announced who will be the starter, but given the job Frazier has done so far, I would not be surprised if he still sees close to 30 minutes per game. At least in the short term. I would think he would keep the job until Canaan takes it.

My Lineups:

A: Curry and Williams ($15,600)

B: Westbrook and Curry ($21,200)

Next: Not A Lot Of Options At SG

February 4, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) talks to head coach Rick Carlisle (right) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Mavericks 128-114. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Shooting Guards:

Bargains:

Wayne Ellington, Lakers ($4,900): Ellington did not play well against the Nets on Friday. Now he gets a Celtics team that has the guard rotation in flux. Ellington has scored at least 20 fantasy points in seven of his last ten games, and has topped the 30 mark a couple of times as well. It looks like a good matchup for Ellington so long as he can knock down a few shots.

Tony Allen, Grizzlies ($4,000): Allen has averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game over his last eight games since returning from an ankle injury. His defense makes sure that he always has at least some value even though his offense is spotty. At any rate, he is near a 5x value every game. If you are looking to go cheap in the late lineups, he is a solid play.

Worth The Cost:

Monta Ellis, Mavericks ($6,800): Elis have averaged 30.6 fantasy points over his last ten games. His shooting has been a little off since his hip injury, but he has still be performing on the defensive end. That gives him enough fantasy value to play in daily leagues.

Victor Oladipo, Magic ($6,900): Oladipo has been over 23 fantasy points in every game since Christmas. He has a high floor for a player of his price, and while he doesn’t quite have the 50 point upside of Giannis, he is still capable of getting into the high 30’s. He is a relatively low risk option.

Risky Plays:

Klay Thompson, Warriors ($7,100): Thompson has a nice matchup against the Pacers, but I find it hard to trust him right now. He has been below average since his late January hot streak. He has only been over 30 fantasy points – which is where you need him for 4.5x value – once in February. You can find plenty of better options today.

Arron Afflalo, Trailblazers ($5,200): The Blazers are going to make good use of Afflalo because they love what he can do for them on the defensive end. However, there are several better offensive options ahead of him in the pecking order, and a pure shooter in Wesley Matthews challenging him for minutes. He likely wont have the value that he did in Denver most games. As if you needed more reasons to stay away, this is his first game with his new team, and he has to play the Grizzlies, who are outstanding on defense. Don’t risk it with Afflalo today.

My Lineups:

A: Oladipo and Ellington ($11,800)

B: Thompson and Allen ($11,100)

Next: Do

Feb 2, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Al-Farouq Aminu (7) yells after dunking the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Small Forwards:

Bargains:

Al-Farouq Aminu, Mavericks ($4,800): Chandler Parsons is out tonight, meaning that Aminu will enter the starting lineup once again. He is producing even when he doesn’t start lately, but when he started in place of Parsons earlier this month, he scored over 25 fantasy points every time. That is over 5x value, and he should have no problem doing that again. Even against the Hornets.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Hornets ($5,700): MKG returned to his high level of play before his hamstring limited him prior to the All Star break. He racked up 30.8 fantasy points last night against the Thunder. With Parsons out tonight, he is a strong play once again. 5x value seems likely.

Worth The Cost:

Gerald Henderson, Hornets ($5,700): Henderson and MKG have proven that they can co-exist and still both produce nice numbers. Lance Stephenson has not done anything to warrant taking his job back, so Henderson is still the best SG option that they have. That makes him a nice option for you as well.

Draymond Green, Warriors ($7,000): Green has averaged 30.8 fantasy points over his last ten games. He is an animal on defense, and that makes him a constant value. Even when he doesn’t put up point totals, he gets enough rebounds, steals, and assists to make him worth playing in daily leagues as well. It really doesn’t matter who the opponent is.

Risky Plays:

Robert Covington, 76ers ($6,300): I still love Covington’s game, but the issue here is not Covington. It is the people around him. The 76ers don’t have a good distributor at the point right now. and it hurt Covington’s value. There is a chance that this situation sorts itself out, but that likely wont happen tonight. There are safer options available.

Nicolas Batum, Trailblazers ($5,600): The minutes are there, but the production has not been. Batum is wildly inconsistent, but the silver lining here is that the arrival of Arron Afflalo could really help Batum. He will have someone else on the perimeter to help out defensively, which could have a desired effect on his offense.

My Lineups:

A: Kidd-Gilchrist and Aminu ($10,500)

B: Henderson and Aminu ($10,500)

Next: Who Are The Best Options At PF?

Feb 9, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Power Forwards:

Bargains:

Brandon Bass, Celtics ($4,800): Bass racked up 30 fantasy points against a solid Kings frontcourt on Friday in his first start for the injured Jared Sullinger. This likely wont be an isolated incident. Bass has the talent to come up big for the C’s in the absence of Sullinger. That makes him a great play in daily leagues.

Ed Davis, Lakers ($6,000): Davis has almost completely pushed Carlos Boozer out of the rotation in L.A. right now. The tragedy here is that the Lakers didn’t release Boozer from purgatory at the deadline. Having Boozer around could still limit Davis’s value, but there is no reason not to ride him while he is hot. He put up 43.3 fantasy points on the Nets on Friday. He gets a similarly undersized Boston team tonight, so the potential is there for him to do it again.

Worth The Cost:

Serge Ibaka, Thunder ($7,100): Ibaka has 81.3 fantasy points in the two games since the All Star break. He has picked up his production without Durant on the court, and seemed better playing alongside Enes Kanter yesterday. There is no reason not to play Ibaka against the Nuggets frontcourt that can’t seem to defend anyone.

Zach Randolph, Grizzlies ($8,500): Aside from the one disaster against Minnesota a couple of weeks ago, Randolph has consistently produced 35+ fantasy point games. His matchup against Portland is not a great one, but there are not many good high-dollar options tonight. Randolph is one of the better ones.

Risky Plays:

LaMarcus Aldridge, Trailblazers ($9,300): Aldridge struggled against the vaunted Jazz frontcourt on Friday to the tune of 26.6 fantasy points. The Grizzlies are just as good, if not better, than Utah up front. LMA could be in for another uphill battle, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him under 30 fantasy points again. That just wont get it done for his price tag.

Nerlens Noel, 76ers ($6,500): Noel has been a beast at times. Like on Friday when he racked up nine blocks against the Pacers. There is the potential that he could do the same against the runts that the Magic throw out there at PF on any given night. My only qualm about Noel is his inconsistency. He does look like a strong play though.

My Lineups:

A: Ibaka and Noel ($13,600)

B: Noel and Bass ($11,300)

Next: There Are Solid Options At C Tonight

Feb 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson (25) shoots as Philadelphia 76ers forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) defends during the first quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports

Center:

Bargains:

Jordan Hill, Lakers ($5,800): Hill had a solid game against the Nets in his return to the court. He has a nice matchup against Boston tonight, so he is worthy of consideration. He put up 5x value against the Nets on Friday. There is a great chance of him doing the game against the Lakers.

Enes Kanter, Thunder ($5,900): Kanter played well in his Thunder debut, picking up 28.3 fantasy points against a solid Charlotte team last night. He should only get better as he gets more accustomed to the team. That likely wont help much tonight, but his matchup against Denver will.

Worth The Cost:

Al Jefferson, Hornets ($8,300): Jefferson is the lowest risk of the higher priced centers. He has not been under 30 fantasy points in his last ten games, and even topped 40 a couple of times in that span. He has a higher floor than anyone else at center tonight. If you have the money, Jefferson gives you security.

Risky Play:

Tyson Chandler, Mavericks ($6,300): Chandler is a solid 25 fantasy points per night guy, but I don’t trust him against the Charlotte frontcourt. Not at this price anyway. Both of the bargains will likely have a better night than Chandler does.

My Lineup:

A: Jefferson ($8,300)

B: Kanter ($5,900)

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