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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks And Lineups For Jan. 25

By Aaron Ferguson

Jan 2, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles to the basket while defended by Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the first quarter of the NBA game at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) dribbles to the basket while defended by Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) during the first quarter of the NBA game at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Target Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Target Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four SGs

  1. James Harden (Rockets) – $10,100 @ Pelicans
  2. Andrew Wiggins (Timberwolves) – $6,700 @ Cavaliers
  3. Victor Oladipo (Magic) – $7,200 @ Grizzlies
  4. Avery Bradley (Wizards) – $5,600 @ Wizards

Rationale:

  • Harden has two triple-doubles in his last three games, and is scoring 66.6 FPPG in that span. He’s scoring 47.5 fantasy points in two meetings with the Pelicans. Riding the hot hand is more of a gamble due to price, but the Pels are 18th against shooting guards.
  • Wiggins is averaging 31.7 points per game in three contests against the team that drafted him first overall. In a previous meeting this year he scored 35 points on his way to a 46-fantasy point performance. He’s averaging 34.8 FPPG in his last nine games. Wiggins should return value against the 15th team versus shooting guards.
  • Oladipo has played well over his last two weeks, scoring 33.5 FPPG in his last six contests. His scoring is attributed to his recent success, and he shoots better on the road than at home by 5.8 percent. The Grizzlies are seventh against shooting guards.
  • Bradley is only scoring 21.2 FPPG in three meetings with the Wizards. However, he is scoring 32.7 FPPG in his last four games. He is 10-for-20 from three-point range during that span. He should improve upon his season totals against the Wizards, who are the second-worst team against shooting guards.

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