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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 12

By Michael Yaffe

Jan 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stretches for the loose ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (bottom) dives to the ground during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 117-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) stretches for the loose ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (bottom) dives to the ground during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 117-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Garrett Temple (17) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Garrett Temple (17) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Shooting Guards

  1. Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls ($8,700) vs. Milwaukee Bucks
  2. Giannis Antetokounmpo ($6,800) vs. Chicago Bulls
  3. Lou Williams, L.A. Lakers ($5,700) vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  4. James Harden, Houston Rockets ($10,000) vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Rationale:

  • Butler is averaging 45.0 FPPG over his last six contests (prior to Monday night’s game), including 49.4 fantasy points in the last meeting (previously cited).  On the opposing end, the Greek Freak had 39.4 fantasy points of his own in the aforementioned game, and the Bulls are just average against small forwards overall (where Antetokounmpo lines up).
  • The Pelicans have surpassed the Brooklyn Nets as the worst team in the league vs. opposing 2-guards, and Williams is averaging 42.8 FPPG over his last two outings.
  • Harden has eclipsed the 40 fantasy point mark in five of his last six games, and Memphis is middle of the road vs. his position on FanDuel NBA. In addition, the Beard has averaged 31.0 PPG in two meetings against the Grizz so far this season, which exceeds his 28.1 PPG overall.

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