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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 16

By Aaron Ferguson

November 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Miami Heat at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 98-83. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four SFs

  1. Gordon Hayward (Jazz) – $7,500 vs. Lakers
  2. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) – $6,800 @ Hornets
  3. Jae Crowder (Celtics) – $6,400 @ Wizards
  4. Matt Barnes (Grizzlies) – $5,400 vs. Knicks

Rationale:

  • Hayward scored 35.5 fantasy points in his first meeting with the Lakers. He’s averaging 38.9 FPPG in his last four games. The Lakers are 25th against small forwards.
  • Antetokounmpo only scored 22.8 fantasy points the first time he played the Hornets. But he’s been on fire in his last three games, scoring 52.4 FPPG. The Hornets are third against small forwards.
  • Crowder’s averaging 34.6 FPPG in two meetings with the Wizards. He’s played consistently well over his last 10 games, scoring 33.3 FPPG. The Wizards are 24th against small forwards.
  • Barnes is scoring 29.4 FPPG in his last three games. He’s played well off the bench and in the rotation, so that shouldn’t be a factor. The Knicks are second against small forwards, but could change if Carmelo Anthony sits out.

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