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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks And Lineup For Jan. 20

By Aaron Ferguson

Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) catches a pass during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Hawks defeated the Rockets 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) catches a pass during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Hawks defeated the Rockets 121-115. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) brings the ball up the court during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) brings the ball up the court during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four SGs

  1. James Harden (Rockets) – $9,700 vs. Pistons
  2. Jimmy Butler (Bulls) – $8,400 vs. Warriors
  3. DeMar DeRozan (Raptors) – $8,000 vs. Celtics
  4. Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves) – $6,900 @ Mavericks

Rationale:

  • Harden scored 53.3 fantasy points in the first game against the Pistons. His ability to facilitate and rebound makes him a strong fantasy play against a smaller Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Pistons are 11th against shooting guards.
  • Butler scored 56.3 fantasy points against the Warriors in their first game. He has slumped since his 53-point performance, scoring 29.0 FPPG in his last two games. He should get going against the sixth-worst team against shooting guards.
  • DeRozan scored 43.8 fantasy points in a prior meeting with the Celtics. He averages 3.6 FPPG more at home than on the road. He’s also scoring 42 FPPG in his last four games. He plays against the fourth-best team against shooting guards.
  • Wiggins scored 37.3 fantasy points previously against the Mavericks. Though he’s coming off a back-to-back, he has an advantage against a weak shooting guard position. The Mavs rank 21st against shooting guards.

Next: Top Four SFs