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Game Winner My Game Winner will be my top play for the position. I’ll be using a combination of the matchup, recent performances, history against the current opponent and my gut to make my choices for the top play.
Dunk A Dunk is a second or third tier player with the highest upside and is someone who should give you the highest return on investment (ROI)
Half-Court Shot Otherwise known as a “punt play”. This player will be at, or near, minimum salary, but is someone I believe has a chance to greatly outperform the salary.
Pass A player deemed a Pass is someone who I’m doing just that. Passing on him. This is a top-tier player that I’ll be avoiding for various reasons. The matchup, price, recent performances, or just a gut feel are a few things I’ll take in an account.
So let’s get started…
NBA DFS Fanduel Lineup Advice and Analysis for 12/8/15
Point Guard
Game Winner Stephen Curry, Warriors $10,900
It was a coin flip between Curry and Russell Westbrook, but ultimately I decided on Curry for the most unscientific reason, I want to see the Warriors go undefeated as long as possible. You can really go either way and be safe.
Dunk Elfrid Payton, Magic $6800
Towards the end of last year, I called Payton, “The Poor Man’s Ricky Rubio” because he could impact a game and get fantasy points without scoring. He was always close to getting triple-doubles pretty much game in and game out. He started the season slowly but has come on lately. A good matchup with the Nuggets might see him get his first trip-dub of the season.
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Half-Court Shot Matthew Dellavedova, Cavs $4300
This one is based on the expectation that Mo Williams sits this one out. Delly isn’t a flashy option, but on a night where value is going to be hard to find, he may be your best option.
Pass Rajon Rondo, Kings $8300
I don’t necessarily hate Rondo tonight, I just think there are better options with him playing a tough defense in the Jazz.
Shooting Guard
Game Winner James Harden, Rockets $10,800
I normally try not to just pick the highest priced player and call him the “Game Winner”, but Harden is head and shoulders better than the No. 2 guy on this list, so I had no choice. The Nets will not have an answer for Harden tonight.
Dunk C.J. McCollum, Blazers $7000
With two straight 35-plus games (this was written before the conclusion of the Por/Mil game) McCollum should be in-line for another good outing versus what could be a short-handed Cavs team.
Half-Court Shot J.R. Smith, Cavs $5300
His nickname is J.R. Swish, but in Fanduel I like to call him J.R. Miss. He tends to have a big game when you least expect it, and not show up on nights you think he has a good matchup. He is a risk/reward pick for sure, but with Mo Williams expected to miss the game, Dellavedova will start at point guard meaning Smith may not see the bench all night. What does Delly at the point have to do with Smith, you ask? I’ll explain. With Iman Shumpert still out, Delly has been the one filling in for Smith at the two guard, but if he is starting at point there is no one to give Smith a blow.
Pass Victor Oladipo, Magic $7600
Again, I don’t really hate Dipo here, but I have a hard time paying starter money for a guy coming off the bench.
Small Forward
Game Winner Paul George, Pacers $10,100
Could this be the game that the Warriors fall? Only if George has something to do with it. Over the last three weeks, with Harrison Barnes out, the Warriors have struggled to defend the small forward position. Andre Iguodala will probably draw the assignment or possibly Draymond Green, but either way George is a top five player and will find a way to put up big numbers.
Dunk Gordon Hayward, Jazz $6700
I normally avoid Hayward on principle. He just seems to have too many of “those games” where he does nothing. But on a night where there isn’t much mid-range value at small forward, he has the best matchup.
Half-Court Shot Andre Iguodala, Warriors $4700
As I stated above, he may draw the Paul George assignment, which, if he defends well, will mean a ton of minutes for him. Anytime you get minutes in this offense, you’re going to get some production.
Pass Rudy Gay, Kings $7100
This is probably the first “Pass” that I do actually hate. The Jazz are a slow-paced team and they defend the small forward position well.
Power Forward
Game Winner Kevin Love, Cavs $7700
This one is a bit of a risky call for me as there are probably better options with Dray Green and Derrick Favors on this slate but after an awful showing in Miami with LeBron James out of the lineup, I’m expecting Love to have a bounce back game.
Dunk Thad Young, Nets $6800
Houston is and has been one of the worst defenses this season, and they especially struggle to defend the power forward position.
Half-Court Shot Ed Davis, Blazers $4900
Davis has been money in the bank over his last three games and Kevin Love is not a great defender so that string should continue.
Pass Zach Randolph, Grizzlies $6400
I don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but Randolph just isn’t playing well right now, and his price tag hasn’t dropped enough to be viable.
Center
Game Winner Brook Lopez, Nets $8200
This is by far the worst position on tonight’s slate. Cousin’s is probably the play here, but I’m going contrarian with Bro-lo for $1600 less.
Dunk Marc Gasol, Grizzlies $8100
With Randolph struggling, Gasol has stepped it up on the block, flirting with double-doubles nightly. I don’t love Gasol, but with this shallow position he may be one of the better options.
Half-Court Shot None
Plenty of punts, but none worth the risk to me. Pay up here and punt elsewhere.
Pass Nikola Vucevic, Magic $7200
Just not playing well right now.
The 6th ManÂ
(additional players I like)
- PG Russell Westbrook, Thunder $10,900
- PG Damian Lillard, Blazers $9300
- SG Evan Fournier, Magic $5300
- PF Derrick Favors, Jazz $8300
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