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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks, Lineup For Jan. 26

By Aaron Ferguson

Dec 11, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots the ball against Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won 90-83. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots the ball against Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won 90-83. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 30, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) dunks the basketball against Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 30, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) dunks the basketball against Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four PFs

  1. DeMarcus Cousins (Kings) – $11,000 @ Trail Blazers
  2. Nerlens Noel (76ers) – $6,400 vs. Suns
  3. Julius Randle (Lakers) – $5,800 vs. Mavericks
  4. Chris Bosh (Heat) – $7,700 @ Nets

Rationale:

  • Cousins has 11 straight double-doubles and there’s no reason he shouldn’t add a 12th. The Blazers (27th vs. power forwards) held him to six rebounds in their previous meeting, but allowed Boogie to score 50.1 fantasy points. There may not be an answer for the Cousins, who has put on his cape in the last 11 games.
  • Noel scored 37.3 fantasy points against the Suns (18th) in their previous meeting. He was 6-for-7 from the field in that game and grabbed 11 rebounds. Against a depleted Suns front court, he’s poised for another strong showing.
  • Randle is scoring 40.4 FPPG in two meetings with the Mavericks (21st) this season. He’s found success crashing the boards against them, grabbing 12.5 per game. That’s where his fantasy value will come from on Tuesday.
  • Bosh has the best chance to exceed his season average over other power forwards. He’s averaging 33.4 FPPG in two meetings with the Nets (24th).

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