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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Dec. 23

By Michael Yaffe

Dec 10, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) takes the floor prior to action against the Atlanta Hawks at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) takes the floor prior to action against the Atlanta Hawks at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 16, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Sun 128-103. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 16, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Sun 128-103. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Point Guards

  1. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder ($10,400) vs. L.A. Lakers
  2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors ($10,900) vs. Utah Jazz
  3. Michael Carter-Williams, Milwaukee Bucks ($6,500) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (tired team)
  4. Tyreke Evans, New Orleans Pelicans ($7,300) vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Rationale:

  • Curry has fallen below 43 fantasy points just once in his past five games, and his 42.7 point performance vs. Utah last time out is just below that threshold.
  • In addition to being subject to the fatigue factor, the Sixers are in the lower third vs. PGs over their last five games (after being surprisingly effective for most of the season). MCW has fallen below the 37 fantasy point mark just once in his past five games, so this is a good opportunity for him to exact revenge against his initial pro team.
  • Evans should dominate a Trail Blazers backcourt that will be lacking All-Star Damian Lillard, and “Too Easy” is coming off a 47.6 fantasy point performance against Denver.

Next: Top Four Shooting Guards