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FanDuel NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 13

By Michael Yaffe

Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) attempts a three-point basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Knicks won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) attempts a three-point basket against Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Knicks won 107-101. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Power Forwards

  1. Paul Millsap, Atlanta Hawks ($8,600) vs. Charlotte Hornets
  2. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks ($6,300) vs. Brooklyn Nets
  3. Ryan Anderson, New Orleans Pelicans ($5,500) vs. Sacramento Kings
  4. Cody Zeller, Charlotte Hornets ($4,900) vs. Atlanta Hawks

Rationale:

  • The Hornets are second-worst vs. PFs over their past five games and Millsap is coming off a 46.1 fantasy point game in his last outing.
  • Porzingis had a double-double (19 points, 10 boards) in the earlier meeting with the Nets (previously cited), and Brooklyn is in the lower third vs. his position over their last five games.
  • The Kings are fourth-worst overall vs. power forwards; Anderson should have a significant role in the offense whether Anthony Davis returns or not since this game features the 28th– (New Orleans) and 30th-ranked teams in points allowed.
  • The Hawks are in the bottom third overall vs. centers (where Zeller lines up) and the erstwhile Hoosier is averaging 24.5 FPPG over his last four contests. His floor is a lot higher than it used to be.

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