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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For December 21

ByBrendan Galella|
Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) attempts a three-point basket against Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hornets won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) attempts a three-point basket against Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hornets won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Top Four Power Forwards

  1. Anthony Davis ($11,200) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  2. Paul Millsap ($8,100) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  3. Zach Randolph ($5,700) vs. Detroit Pistons
  4. Dwight Powell ($4,300) vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Rationale:

  • Zach Randolph is averaging 25.1 FanDuel NBA fantasy points in just 22.4 minutes played per game. The high efficiency negates any concerns about his role as a reserve in Memphis. Even though he has started just once this season, Randolph is pulling down 8.0 rebounds per game, just .1 away from the team lead. Randolph remains one of the most potent offensive rebounders in the league, as he is one of just five players with 50 or more offensive rebounds in fewer than 525 minutes played this year.
  • The return of Dirk Nowitzki could poach some minutes away Dwight Powell, but he will still worth a flier for FanDuel NBA rosters. Powell has thrived in December while filling in for Nowitzki, out with an Achilles strain, averaging 10.2 points on 60 percent shooting from the field. Powell is coming off perhaps his most impressive effort yet, as he totaled 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks against Denver Monday night.