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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 3, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Power Forwards

  1. Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors ($9,400) vs. Denver Nuggets
  2. Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers ($7,300) vs. Orlando Magic
  3. LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs ($7,000) vs. Houston Rockets
  4. Cody Zeller, Charlotte Hornets ($4,700) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Rationale:

  • The Magic are in the bottom third overall vs. opposing PFs and Love averages 19.1 PPG at Quicken Loans Arena versus 14.6 PPG on the road. In addition, Love has averaged 21.0 PPG in two meetings with Orlando this season so there are multiple trends in his favor.
  • Although Aldridge came up short in the previous meeting with Houston (30.8 fantasy points) the game was unexpectedly low scoring. Since the Rockets are the worst team in the league vs. PFs, if the game comes closer to the anticipated Vegas total this time (201) that could mean additional offensive possessions and a better opportunity for Aldridge to return value.
  • Although the Thunder are tough vs. opposing centers (where Zeller lines up) the former Hoosier has averaged 31.7 FPPG over his last two contests so he could be worth a flier on the cheap.

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