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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 8, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Small Forwards

  1. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers ($10,200) vs. Dallas Mavericks
  2. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks ($9,000) vs. Boston Celtics
  3. Paul George, Indiana Pacers ($9,000) vs. Phoenix Suns
  4. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder ($10,000) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Rationale:

  • Anthony is averaging 45.4 FPPG in his last four contests and he had 29 points and 10 boards in the earlier meeting with Boston. The Celtics are in the bottom third vs. opposing 3s overall.
  • The Suns are sixth-most generous overall to opposing small forwards and PG-13 has exceeded 45 fantasy points in four of his last six outings.
  • The T-Wolves are just inside the bottom third vs. SFs over their last five games and Durant is averaging 45.4 FPPG over his last four tilts.

Next: Top Four Power Forwards