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DraftKings NBA: Best Picks And Lineup For Feb. 1

By Aaron Ferguson

Jan 2, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) comes back on the court during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) comes back on the court during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nets 101-87. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nets 101-87. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Cs

  1. Brook Lopez (Nets) – $7,400 vs. Pistons (26th)
  2. Andre Drummond (Pistons) – $8,600 @ Nets (25th)
  3. Al Horford (Hawks) – $6,700 vs. Mavericks (5th)
  4. Rudy Gobert (Jazz) – $6,700 vs. Bulls (29th)

Rationale:

  • Lopez is scoring 43.0 FPPG in two meetings with the Pistons this season. He’s been hot in his last four games, scoring 50.1 FPPG. He has a favorable matchup against Drummond, who doesn’t do well against face-up centers.
  • Drummond’s production has dropped, but he’s scoring 49.1 FPPG in two meetings with the Nets this season. He’s no longer the most expensive center, due to his tough two games against the Cavs and Raptors in which he scored 35.3 FPPG. He should bounce back against the Nets.
  • Horford scored 37.5 fantasy points in his first matchup with the Mavs. Dallas is 15th in opponent field goal percentage (.446) and 25th in opponent rebounding percentage (.486), which should benefit Horford.
  • Gobert looked strong in three games last week, scoring 37.4 FPPG. He had two double-doubles and averaged 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per game during that span. His rebounding and defense will be key to returning value. Rebounds won’t come easy against Pau Gasol, who doesn’t always play around the rim.

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