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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Dec. 30

By Michael Yaffe

Dec 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) attempt to get a rebound during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) attempt to get a rebound during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Point Guards

  1. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics ($8,100) vs. L.A. Lakers
  2. Rajon Rondo, Sacramento Kings ($7,800) vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  3. Ish Smith, Philadelphia 76ers ($5,200) vs. Sacramento Kings
  4. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers ($9,000) vs. Charlotte Hornets

Rationale:

  • Apparently the Sixers knew what they were doing when they re-acquired Smith; he is coming off a 40.1 fantasy point game in his last outing and more of the same could be on tap against a Kings squad that is third-most generous overall to his position.
  • Paul has a better matchup than the Washington Wizards’ John Wall Wednesday night, as the Toronto Raptors (Wall’s opponent) are second-toughest overall vs. PGs and the Hornets are just average. Last season CP3 averaged 21.5 PPG and 11.5 APG in two meetings with Charlotte, which both exceeded his 19.1 PPG and 10.2 APG overall.

Next: Top Four Shooting Guards