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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks And Lineup For Jan. 18

By Aaron Ferguson

Oct 28, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) before the game against the Utah Jazz at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) before the game against the Utah Jazz at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four PGs

  1. Chris Paul (Clippers) – $9,700 vs. Rockets
  2. Kyle Lowry (Raptors) – $8,700 vs. Nets
  3. Reggie Jackson (Pistons) – $7,000 vs. Bulls
  4. John Wall (Wizards) – $9,500 vs. Trail Blazers

Rationale:

  • Paul scored 43.8 fantasy points against the Rockets in their first meeting. He did so on a 3-for-13 (23.1 percent) shooting night. He had a remarkable seven steals in that contest. He should shoot better and still return value against the 23rd team against point guards.
  • Lowry’s playing consistently well, scoring 47.3 FPPG in his last seven games.  He scored 45 fantasy points in his first meeting against the Nets. He should play around his season average or better since he was 0-for-7 on three-point attempts. The Nets are 24th against point guards.
  • Jackson is averaging a remarkable 51.9 FPPG in two meetings with the Bulls. He also averaged 6.5 FPPG better at home than on the road. Jackson should have an above-average game against the 14th team against point guards.
  • Wall is playing well over his last five games, averaging 53.7 FPPG. Despite Portland ranking fourth-best against point guards, they are 21st in opponents points per game. Wall should be a factor scoring and could have a high assist total.

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