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FanDuel NBA Daily Picks: Fantasy Basketball Lineup For January 7

By Brendan Galella

Oct 16, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles around Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (1) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles around Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (1) during the second quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Boston defeats Indiana 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Boston defeats Indiana 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Top Four Point Guards

  1. Isaiah Thomas ($9,300) vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  2. Damian Lillard ($9,100) vs. Detroit Pistons
  3. Dennis Schroder ($7,300) vs. Dallas Mavericks
  4. Shelvin Mack ($4,100) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Rationale:

  • A 24-point effort from Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas Friday night against Philadelphia extended his 20-point scoring streak to 20 consecutive games, five more than anyone else in the league this season. Thomas is averaging 27.7 points per game, fifth most in the league, as he is shooting 45.2 percent from the field and is one of six players shooting over 90 percent from the free throw line this season.
  • Starting point guard George Hill is set to miss his 25th game this season, with his latest injury stemming from an elbow to the face, sending him into the concussion protocol. Shelvin Mack is slated to start for the 10th time this season, and even at a low cost in FanDuel NBA tournament play, he is a worthwhile roster addition, as he is averaging 12.4 points and 3.7 assists per game. Mack is coming off a 17 point performance against the Raptors, hitting 7-of-9 attempts from the field.