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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 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (right) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 101-97. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (right) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 101-97. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Small Forwards

  1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs ($8,600) vs. Houston Rockets
  2. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers ($9,800) vs. Orlando Magic
  3. Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks ($6,800) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  4. Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves ($6,700) vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Rationale:

  • James is coming off a 45.2 fantasy point night in his last outing, and he had 44.6 fantasy points in the previous meeting with the Magic, despite the Cavs’ lopsided victory.
  • Although the T-Wolves are generally tough on opposing 2 guards (where Middleton lines up) the former Aggie is averaging 47.8 FPPG over his last two contests. Furthermore, he averages 18.0 PPG on the road as opposed to just 14.2 PPG at the Bradley Center.
  • Wiggins’ 31.1 FPPG over his last two outings are slightly below desirable return for his cost, but since Milwaukee is the worst team in the league in their past five games at defending 3s, the erstwhile Jayhawk has a good chance to ratchet it up a notch tonight.

Next: Top Four Power Forwards