FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup – December 31, 2017
High Salary PG
Russell Westbrook, OKC vs DAL ($11,900): You know what you’re getting with the Thunder point guard. He’s been over 8+ fantasy points over value in seven straight games. If Andre Roberson and Paul George miss Sunday’s game, Westbrook is going to take on more responsibility on the offense end. He puts up big numbers in all categories and will likely do so against the Mavericks. Take Westbrook knowing you’re getting 60+ fantasy points. *****
Kyrie Irving, BOS vs BKN ($9,100): Irving has hit value in four of his last six games. He’s a reliable scorer, but he needs to put up numbers in other categories to really have a big fantasy game. The Nets certainly present him with an opportunity to rack up points and assists. Brooklyn ranks 29th against the position in their last 15 games. Irving had 37.1 fantasy points in 29 minutes against the Nets on Nov. 14. That number would put him under value on Sunday, but if he gets his normal 32 minutes, he should easily be at value and then some. ****
Jordan Clarkson, LAL at HOU ($7,200): Clarkson has hit value in four straight games and continues to see big minutes with Lonzo Ball out of the lineup. Given that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope can’t play due to travel restrictions, Clarkson should resume his role as a starter. The Rockets will need his scoring if they hope to keep pace with the Rockets. Along with his scoring, he’s done a good job running the Lakers offense and grabbing rebounds. He’s been bad against the Rockets this season, but it’s tough to that happening again on Sunday based on the amount of playing time and usage he’ll see. ****