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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 18, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Victor Oladipo (5) high five against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Victor Oladipo (5) high five against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Centers

  1. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings ($9,800) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (assuming he plays)
  2. Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic ($8,200) vs. Brooklyn Nets
  3. Marcin Gortat, Washington Wizards ($7,100) vs. Toronto Raptors
  4. DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers ($7,600) vs. Charlotte Hornets

Rationale:

  • The Nets are dead last vs. opposing centers over their past 10 games and Vucevic has exceeded the 40-point threshold on FanDuel NBA in five of his last six outings.
  • The Raptors are the worst team against centers in their last five games (perhaps due in part to the return of Jonas Valanciunas from injury); Gortat managed a double-double (16 points and 10 boards) in the previous meeting sans JV.
  • Charlotte can be stingy against opposing centers but Jordan sneaks into the top four in the absence of Blake Griffin.

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