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DraftKings NBA daily picks: 3 players to build your team around for Nov. 9

By Kenny Chapman

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 27: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up the court against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 27, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 27: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets brings the ball up the court against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 27, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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James Harden ($10,700)

Harden had is coming off of one of the most impressive statistical lines of the season with 56 points, 13 assists and two rebounds, for a total of 83.5 fantasy points.

But what makes him even more worth the price this week is his opponent. Any way you cut it, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been horrible defensively. As far as defensive rating goes, the Cavaliers rank dead last.

In their last two games, the Cavaliers have given up over 20 points to below-average point guards in Malcolm Brogdon and Dennis Schroder. Not only are the Cavaliers a perfect matchup for James Harden, but their lack of defense will help his assist game as well.

Expect for Harden to have open guys in Gordon, Ariza and Anderson all game. The Cavaliers have also been using smaller lineups this season with Kevin Love at center, which will give Harden a better chance at getting some rebounds as well.