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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks And Lineup For Dec. 21

By Michael Yaffe

Dec 9, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) looks on in the third quarter quarter at Verizon Center. The Rockets won 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 9, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) looks on in the third quarter quarter at Verizon Center. The Rockets won 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives past New Orleans Pelicans forward Alonzo Gee (15) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives past New Orleans Pelicans forward Alonzo Gee (15) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Shooting Guards

  1. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls ($8,500) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (tired team)
  2. James Harden, Houston Rockets ($10,500) vs. Charlotte Hornets
  3. Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns ($8,900) vs. Utah Jazz
  4. Rodney Hood, Utah Jazz ($4,400) vs. Phoenix Suns

 Rationale:

  • Maybe it’s a domino effect from the continued absence of Rudy Gobert, but the Jazz have fallen apart lately vs. guards (in general), as they are sixth worst overall in their past five games. Bledsoe has broken the 45 fantasy point barrier in four of his past five games, so his hot streak is likely to continue.
  • In contrast to the Jazz, the Suns have been consistently horrible vs. opposing backcourts (fourth worst overall). Hood has a low floor, but he is coming off a 26.3 fantasy point performance vs. Denver last time out.

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