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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 12

By Aaron Ferguson

Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and point guard Jarrett Jack (2) and shooting guard Markel Brown (22) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four SFs

  1. Carmelo Anthony (Knicks) – $8,500 vs. Celtics
  2. Paul George (Pacers) – $9,100 vs. Suns
  3. Jae Crowder (Celtics) – $6,400 @ Knicks
  4. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) – $6,300 vs. Bulls

Rationale:

  • Anthony is red-hot over his last 48.0 FPPG in his last four games. He scored 46 fantasy points in his first meeting with the Celtics. Anthony has been scoring and rebounding the ball well during his recent fantasy success. The Celtics are 17th against small forwards.
  • George is coming off of a 51-fantasy point performance in his last game. He’s averaging 45.8 FPPG over his last six games. He is playing very well and has another great opportunity against the Suns, who are 12th against small forwards.
  • Crowder scored 31.5 fantasy points in his first game against the Knicks. He’s averaging 32.0 FPPG in his last seven games. His ability to spread the floor and knock down a three-pointer provides good fantasy value. The Knicks are second against small forwards.
  • Antetokounmpo scored 39.8 fantasy points in his first meeting with the Bulls. He hasn’t played consistently well as of late, but his previous success makes him a popular play against a weak (28th) Bulls team at small forward.

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