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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; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Small Forwards

  1. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers ($9,700) vs. Washington Wizards
  2. Paul George, Indiana Pacers ($8,900) vs. Orlando Magic
  3. Danilo Gallinari, Denver Nuggets ($7,100) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  4. Evan Turner, Boston Celtics ($5,700) vs. Detroit Pistons

Rationale:

  • The Wizards are the worst team in the league vs. opposing 3s, and James had 24 points, 13 boards and four helpers in the initial meeting (previously cited).
  • George is averaging 46.8 FPPG over his last three contests and the Magic are middle of the road vs. his position.
  • The Rooster has played well since his return from injury, averaging 40.9 FPPG in those two matches. Like Orlando, the Lobos are just average vs. small forwards so he has a good chance to extend his (early) 2016 run.
  • Turner should get the start again at 2-guard in place of the injured Avery Bradley, and the Pistons are fair to middling vs. that position (as opposed to stingy vs. small forwards, where Turner is listed in FanDuel NBA).

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