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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 6

By Michael Yaffe

Jan 2, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the basket between Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) and forward Charlie Villanueva (3) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Pelicans 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) drives to the basket between Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) and forward Charlie Villanueva (3) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Pelicans 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) defends during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) defends during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Shooting Guards

  1. DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors ($8,200) vs. Brooklyn Nets
  2. Will Barton, Denver Nuggets ($7,300) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  3. J.J. Redick, L.A. Clippers ($5,000) vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  4. J.R. Smith, Cleveland Cavaliers ($4,600) vs. Washington Wizards

 Rationale:

  • The Nets are dead last on FanDuel NBA vs. opposing SGs and DeRozan averaged 22.0 PPG, 7.7 APG and 5.7 RPG against them last season, all of which exceeded his 20.1 PPG, 3.5 APG and 4.6 RPG overall.
  • Barton’s torrid run came to a screeching halt in his last game (9.4 fantasy points) but he has a good chance to bounce back against a T-Wolves squad that is just average vs. off-guards over their last 10 games.
  • Portland is in the lower third overall against SGs and Redick has reverse scoring splits this season, averaging 17.0 PPG on the road vs. 14.6 PPG in home games.
  • The Wizards are eighth-most generous overall to 2-guards, and Smith has exceeded 21 fantasy points in three of his last four games. He’s probably getting a lot more open looks now that the Cavs’ are finally at full strength.

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