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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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Dec 21, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Shooting Guards

  1. Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns ($8,200) vs. Denver Nuggets (tired team)
  2. James Harden, Houston Rockets ($10,500) vs. Orlando Magic
  3. Giannis Antetokounmpo (assuming he plays), Milwaukee Bucks ($6,800) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (tired team)
  4. Evan Fournier, Orlando Magic ($5,100) vs. Houston Rockets

Rationale:

  • After a tough start, the Magic have slipped to middle of the pack vs. off-guards over their past 10 games. Despite a rough shooting night, Harden still managed 28 points, seven boards and four assists in the earlier meeting.
  • The 76ers are fourth-worst over their past five games against forwards (in general) so it shouldn’t matter where Antetokounmpo lines up in this case.
  • After a lengthy cold streak, Fournier is starting to return value again, as he has surpassed 25 fantasy points in three of his past four outings. Since he actually outscored Harden 29-28 in the previously cited game, the Frenchman has a good chance to continue his resurgence tonight.
  • Klay Thompson just misses the list, as Utah is second-toughest vs. SGs overall, and they shut down Bledsoe on Monday.

Next: Top Four Small Forwards