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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For January 1

By Brendan Galella

Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the second half at the United Center. Minnesota defeats Chicago 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the second half at the United Center. Minnesota defeats Chicago 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Point Guards

  1. Kyle Lowry ($9,100) vs. Los Angeles Lakers
  2. Jeff Teague ($8,000) vs. Orlando Magic
  3. Dennis Schroder ($6,500) vs. San Antonio Spurs
  4. Tyler Johnson ($6,200) vs. Detroit Pistons

Rationale:

  • An off night shooting, as Pacers point guard Jeff Teague scored eight points on 2-of-13 shooting from the field, was propped up by a career night dishing out the ball. Teague totaled 17 assists, becoming the fifth different player to reach the total this season, along with six rebounds and two steals. The 6’2″ guard has compiled eight double-digit assist efforts this season, with seven coming in the past 13 games.
  • The expanded role in Atlanta has suited starting point guard Dennis Schroder well. As one of 10 players averaging at least 17 points and six assists a game this season, his first as a starter, with eight players on the list making at least one All-Star appearance in their career. Schroder has been especially effective over his last six games, averaging 21.3 points, 6.0 assists and 1.2 made shots from three-point range a game. The efficiency of Schroder has increased by 5.9 percent, the second highest in the NBA among point guards over last season.