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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For December 28

By Brendan Galella

Dec 26, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball over Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball over Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 109-79. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (14) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 109-79. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Point Guards

  1. Kyle Lowry ($8,700) vs. Golden State Warriors
  2. Kemba Walker ($7,600) vs. Orlando Magic
  3. Derrick Rose ($6,400) vs. Atlanta Hawks
  4. Austin Rivers ($4,600) vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Rationale:

  • The last three games from Kyle Lowry have been ideal performances for FanDuel NBA players, as he has averaged 28.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Lowry is averaging a career-high 21.9 points per game while averaging 7.2 assists per game (seventh-most in the league) and is pulling down 4.7 rebounds per game for the fifth consecutive season. Only three other players are averaging at least 20 points, 7.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game, but Lowry is the only one with a FanDuel NBA valuation of less than $9,000.
  • A hamstring injury has forced Chris Paul to miss each of the past three games and he is at best a game-time decision Wednesday night against New Orleans. In his place, Austin Rivers started Monday night against Denver, totaling 19 points and five assists in more than 42 minutes of play. Rivers has posted more than 20 fantasy points in FanDuel NBA play three times in hte past five games, making him an ideal low-budget option.