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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for Dec. 14

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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for Dec. 14

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Building the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup is a difficult chore, so I hope this helps you out. Keep in mind that the NBA can be tricky on DFS sites, considering there are many "game-time decisions" and random days off to worry about. Always double-check to ensure all these players are scheduled to play as expected.

PG - John Wall - Washington Wizards - $9,900

Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards
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PG - John Wall - Washington Wizards - $9,900

Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards
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John Wall at home -- in our nation's capital -- plus playing the Utah Jazz -- equals fantasy gold. Utah is 20th at defending the point guard and when Wall faces up against a lousy defense, it is a wrap. Perhaps his price will scare people away, but you aren't afraid to spend fake fantasy money, right?

PG - Zach LaVine - Minnesota Timberwolves - $4,900

Oklahoma City Thunder v Minnesota Timberwolves
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PG - Zach LaVine - Minnesota Timberwolves - $4,900

Oklahoma City Thunder v Minnesota Timberwolves
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The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers in what should be a show of utterly inadequate defense on both sides. The Lakers are ranked 29th against the PG this season and LaVine can put up 35 fantasy points on occasion. If Mo Williams plays -- LaVine might not be as appealing -- but with this lineup, there is enough cap cheddar left over to roster Jose Calderon, who will start for the New York Knicks if necessary.

SG - Tyreke Evans - New Orleans Pelicans - $7,100

Cleveland Cavaliers v New Orleans Pelicans
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SG - Tyreke Evans - New Orleans Pelicans - $7,100

Cleveland Cavaliers v New Orleans Pelicans
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Added responsibility will be placed on Tyreke Evans to score if Anthony Davis indeed misses this matchup, but he projects to be a guarantee to hit 30 fantasy points against the Golden State Warriors in New Orleans coming off a back-to-back either way. The Warriors are an outstanding team, but rank 29th against the wing which gives Evans some extra appeal.

SG - Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards - $6,400

Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards
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SG - Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards - $6,400

Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards
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Bradley Beal is starting to heat up of late, and is now averaging 23.6 fantasy points which is a solid floor to expect from him at $ 6,400. But he undoubtedly has 35-plus upside in this matchup at home against the aforementioned Utah Jazz.

SF - Corey Brewer - Minnesota Timberwolves - $5,300

Portland Trail Blazers v Minnesota Timberwolves
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SF - Corey Brewer - Minnesota Timberwolves - $5,300

Portland Trail Blazers v Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cory Brewer is my favorite play within the $ 5,000 range anytime he is available as Minnesota is riddled with injuries and the team currently needs him to do a bit of everything. He is averaging 22 fantasy PPG, but has 35 upside most nights and faces a Los Angeles defense that is middle-of-the-road against the wing.

SF - Luol Deng - Miami Heat - $5,900

Miami Heat v Memphis Grizzlies
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SF - Luol Deng - Miami Heat - $5,900

Miami Heat v Memphis Grizzlies
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The Miami Heat are gonna need scoring out of the three considering Mike Dunleavy is a weak defender. That means we should see plenty of scoring opportunities for Luol Deng and the Bulls rank 26th against the position. Deng plays a ton of minutes and should fall into 30-plus fantasy points at home in Miami.

PF - Ryan Anderson - New Orleans Pelicans - $5,300

Cleveland Cavaliers v New Orleans Pelicans
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PF - Ryan Anderson - New Orleans Pelicans - $5,300

Cleveland Cavaliers v New Orleans Pelicans
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Whether Anthony Davis plays or not, I am rostering Ryan Anderson all over the place as he should see 35 minutes either way. Averaging 23.6 fantasy points is rare for a player priced at $ 5,300 at the PF, and when he is hitting his threes, he obliterates value with 35-plus. This could easily happen against Golden State as its frontcourt is banged up.

PF - Thaddeus Young - Minnesota Timberwolves - $6,300

Golden State Warriors v Minnesota Timberwolves
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PF - Thaddeus Young - Minnesota Timberwolves - $6,300

Golden State Warriors v Minnesota Timberwolves
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Los Angeles is ranked dead last against guarding the PF which can be blamed mostly on Carlos Boozer, but Thad Young will see a mix of both Boozer and Ed Davis, neither of whom should overly intimidate the youngster at home in Minnesota. Thirty-five fantasy points would be stellar from Young and I think it is fair to expect because of the matchup in what will undoubtedly be a high-scoring game.

C - Chris Bosh - Miami Heat - $8,500

Miami Heat v Memphis Grizzlies
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C - Chris Bosh - Miami Heat - $8,500

Miami Heat v Memphis Grizzlies
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While I expect him to get smoked on defense, I similarly expect Chris Bosh to excel offensively in this matchup against what will likely be Pau Gasol most of the game. Bosh is one of the cheapest players averaging over 35 fantasy PPG at $ 8,500 (36.2) and I believe can fairly easily approach 45 against Chicago.

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

 

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