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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Dec. 26

By Michael Yaffe

Dec 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ersan Ilyasova (23) and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the second half at the United Center. The Detroit Pistons won 147-144 in quadruple overtime. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ersan Ilyasova (23) and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the second half at the United Center. The Detroit Pistons won 147-144 in quadruple overtime. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Celtics win 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Celtics win 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Point Guards

  1. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics ($8,300) vs. Detroit Pistons
  2. Brandon Knight, Phoenix Suns ($6,900) vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  3. George Hill, Indiana Pacers ($5,400) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  4. Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets ($7,700) vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Rationale:

  • Detroit is in the lower third vs. PGs over their past five games and the Pizza Guy burned them for 48.1 fantasy points in the earlier meeting (also at the Palace).
  • The Sixers are dead last vs. PGs on FanDuel NBA over their last five games so hopefully Knight can build on his successful return to the starting lineup.
  • The T-Wolves are second-most generous to PGs overall and Hill is coming off a 38.3 fantasy point game in his last outing.
  • Walker scored 33 points in the Hornets’ previous game vs. Memphis, so hopefully Saturday night’s rematch will pull him out of his recent funk (23.7 FPPG over his past three contests). There aren’t many promising options at PG after the top three Saturday night, but at least the former Husky has recent history on his side.

Next: Top Four Shooting Guards