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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 2

By Michael Yaffe

December 25, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Christmas at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 25, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Christmas at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) passes the ball while pursued by Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) passes the ball while pursued by Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) during the third quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Point Guards

  1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers ($8,900) vs. Philadelphia 76ers
  2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors ($11,000) vs. Denver Nuggets (if he plays)
  3. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder ($11,000) vs. Charlotte Hornets
  4. Michael Carter-Williams, Milwaukee Bucks ($6,700) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Rationale:

  • Westbrook has been on fire lately, eclipsing the 52 fantasy point mark in five of the past six games; however, he falls a notch behind Curry because the Charlotte plays much better at home (13-6 vs. 4-8 away from the Cable Box) and the Hornets are middle of the pack vs. opposing PGs overall.
  • MCW is averaging 42.4 FPPG over his last two contests and Minnesota is fifth-most generous overall to his position on FanDuel NBA. In contrast to the Hornets, the T-Wolves are a much worse team at home, as their 5-12 mark at the Discount Center pales in comparison to their 7-9 road record.

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