FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-December 1
High Value PG
Tyler Johnson-Miami Heat (4,800): Johnson returned from a one-game absence last night against the Nuggets and ended up playing 28 minutes since the rest of the Heat are so banged up. He finished with a solid 18-2-7 line for 31.9 fantasy points and now has at least 30 fantasy points in three of his last four contests. With Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson, and Dion Waiters all out, Johnson will have to step up again tonight making him worth a look at under 5K even though he is in a tough matchup.∗∗∗∗
Patrick Beverley-Hsouton Rockets (4,400): Beverley has been playing great defense since re-joining the Rockets starting lineup and he’ll be on the floor as much as possible tonight to slow down Steph Curry. Beverley has also chipped in at the other end with over 26 fantasy points in two of his last four contests. On Tuesday, he only played 22 minutes but still had 6-6-3 for 17.7 fantasy points. The Warriors’ defense against opposing PG’s has improved lately, but Beverley is still a solid cheap play in what should be a high-scoring contest tonight.∗∗
Matthew Dellavedova-Milwaukee Bucks (4,100): Delly didn’t go off against his former team when Milwaukee dispatched the Cavs, but he did finish with 19.1 fantasy points on 3-3-7 and a pair of steals in just 25 minutes. He has at least 19 fantasy points in six of his last seven games now which is enough to make him an interesting option at just 4K tonight. He’s also in a great matchup against the Nets who allow the most fantasy points per game to opposing PG. ∗∗∗∗
Andrew Harrison-Memphis Grizzlies (3,900): Harrison started last night against the Raptors in place of the injured Mike Conley, and his salary is only under 4K because the results weren’t in until after price-points were set. Harrison played a massive 35 minutes and produced 33.4 fantasy points on 21-2-4 with three steals. He’ll continue to carry the load at PG for the Grizz as they come home tonight and face the Magic which are a much better matchup on paper than the Raptors were last night. ∗∗∗∗
D.J. Augustin-Orlando Magic (3,700): Augustin has been starting for the Magic, and he could get even more time tonight against Harrison depending on the status of Elfrid Payton. Payton sprained an ankle but X-Rays were negative and his status for tonight is uncertain. Augustin doesn’t have the high ceiling that Harrison showed last night, but he has posted 11-2-5 for 20.9 fantasy points and 7-4-5 for 22.3 fantasy points in his last two contests since moving into the starting lineup. He’s a great value, and if Payton is out he’s almost a must-play. With Payton active-∗∗∗ No Payton–∗∗∗∗
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