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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup For Jan. 1

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Join me in building the perfect NBA FanDuel fantasy basketball lineup for New Year’s Day.

Timothy Downs is a Senior Writer for www.RantSports.com. You can ‘like him’ on Facebook, add him on Google or follow him Twitter @Tidow1212

PG - Ishmael Smith - Philadelphia 76ers - $5,800

PG - Ishmael Smith - Philadelphia 76ers - $5,800 Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Ishmael Smith has played on an otherworldly level since joining the Philadelphia 76ers, and he will continue to stuff the stat-sheet as Philadelphia's only true point guard. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, who rank an NBA worst 30th against point guards, fire up Smith expecting another unbelievable showing for his price.

Ishmael Smith has played on an otherworldly level since joining the Philadelphia 76ers, and he will continue to stuff the stat-sheet as Philadelphia's only true point guard. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, who rank an NBA worst 30th against point guards, fire up Smith expecting another unbelievable showing for his price.

PG - Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets - $8,600

PG - Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets - $8,600 Getty Images
Kemba Walker's coming off two monster showings (38 points, 29 points) over the last four days, and with Jeremy Lin out again this evening against the Toronto Raptors, he has a chance to do the same. Walker's matchup against Kyle Lowry isn't ideal, but his usage rate will be out of control, which means he'll essentially have to pull a disappearing act in order to fail us.

Kemba Walker's coming off two monster showings (38 points, 29 points) over the last four days, and with Jeremy Lin out again this evening against the Toronto Raptors, he has a chance to do the same. Walker's matchup against Kyle Lowry isn't ideal, but his usage rate will be out of control, which means he'll essentially have to pull a disappearing act in order to fail us.

SG - Evan Fournier - Orlando Magic - $5,600

SG - Evan Fournier - Orlando Magic - $5,600 Getty Images
Evan Fournier's been reliable for 20 fantasy points at minimum of late, but he carries 30-plus upside, which is outstanding for his price. The Washington Wizards rank 27th against shooting guards in fantasy which only adds to Fournier's appeal.

Evan Fournier's been reliable for 20 fantasy points at minimum of late, but he carries 30-plus upside, which is outstanding for his price. The Washington Wizards rank 27th against shooting guards in fantasy which only adds to Fournier's appeal.

SG - DeMar DeRozan - Toronto Raptors - $8,400

SG - DeMar DeRozan - Toronto Raptors - $8,400 Getty Images
DeMar DeRozan exceeded 50 fantasy points his last time out on the hardwood against Washington on Wednesday, and he's been on fire over the past two weeks as a whole. DeRozan draws an excellent matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, who rank 22nd against twos in fantasy. Pay the king's ransom for DeRozan expecting another big game.

DeMar DeRozan exceeded 50 fantasy points his last time out on the hardwood against Washington on Wednesday, and he's been on fire over the past two weeks as a whole. DeRozan draws an excellent matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, who rank 22nd against twos in fantasy. Pay the king's ransom for DeRozan expecting another big game.

SF - Otto Porter - Washington Wizards - $6,000

SF - Otto Porter - Washington Wizards - $6,000 Getty Images
Otto Porter is back to starting and playing over 30 minutes per game for the Washington Wizards, and he's gone over 30 fantasy points in two straight games. Against the Orlando Magic, who are average at best at defending the wing, fire up Porter expecting over five times value.

Otto Porter is back to starting and playing over 30 minutes per game for the Washington Wizards, and he's gone over 30 fantasy points in two straight games. Against the Orlando Magic, who are average at best at defending the wing, fire up Porter expecting over five times value.

SF - Carmelo Anthony - New York Knicks - $8,600

SF - Carmelo Anthony - New York Knicks - $8,600 Getty Images
It has taken some time for Carmelo Anthony to adjust to the presence of Kristaps Porzingis this season, but Anthony is finally coming into his own of late. He's scored over 20 points in four of his last five games and is beginning to provide tremendous upside once again on FanDuel, especially priced under $9,000 ($8,600). The Chicago Bulls are not an impregnable defensive juggernaut this season, so it's fair to assume Anthony will have his way with Nikola Mirotic.

It has taken some time for Carmelo Anthony to adjust to the presence of Kristaps Porzingis this season, but Anthony is finally coming into his own of late. He's scored over 20 points in four of his last five games and is beginning to provide tremendous upside once again on FanDuel, especially priced under $9,000 ($8,600). The Chicago Bulls are not an impregnable defensive juggernaut this season, so it's fair to assume Anthony will have his way with Nikola Mirotic.

PF - Taj Gibson - Chicago Bulls - $5,000

PF - Taj Gibson - Chicago Bulls - $5,000 Getty Images
With Joakim Noah out, Taj Gibson's role has increased in importance. Gibson has played over 30 minutes in five straight games and has been providing five times value at minimum on a nightly basis. Against Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks, expect 30 fantasy points from Gibson.

With Joakim Noah out, Taj Gibson's role has increased in importance. Gibson has played over 30 minutes in five straight games and has been providing five times value at minimum on a nightly basis. Against Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks, expect 30 fantasy points from Gibson.

PF - Cody Zeller - Charlotte Hornets - $4,700

PF - Cody Zeller - Charlotte Hornets - $4,700 Getty Images
Cody Zeller's role with the Charlotte Hornets skyrockets in importance now that Al Jefferson is injured once again. Zeller will start at center for the Hornets against Toronto in a matchup that favors neither side. For his price, expect six times value from Zeller against a suspect frontcourt.

Cody Zeller's role with the Charlotte Hornets skyrockets in importance now that Al Jefferson is injured once again. Zeller will start at center for the Hornets against Toronto in a matchup that favors neither side. For his price, expect six times value from Zeller against a suspect frontcourt.

C - Marcin Gortat - Washington Wizards - $7,000

C - Marcin Gortat - Washington Wizards - $7,000 Getty Images
Marcin Gortat's played extremely well of late for the Washington Wizards and can drop 20 points with 10 rebounds any given night out on the hardwood. His matchup with Orlando isn't perfect this evening, but Gortat should still be right around five times value despite facing Nikola Vucevic.

Marcin Gortat's played extremely well of late for the Washington Wizards and can drop 20 points with 10 rebounds any given night out on the hardwood. His matchup with Orlando isn't perfect this evening, but Gortat should still be right around five times value despite facing Nikola Vucevic.

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