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Top 5 NBA FanDuel Bargains For Dec. 27

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Top 5 NBA FanDuel Bargains For Dec. 27

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There are nine games scheduled for tonight's NBA action and there are a good number of bargain players to roster as a result. Since there are high-priced players such as Anthony Davis and Stephen Curry to choose from, it will be important to select the correct bargain plays tonight if you wish to roster one or more of the stud players. With that said, let's go over who the five biggest NBA bargains are on FanDuel for Dec. 27.

5. Kris Humphries - PF - Washington Wizards ($4600)

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5. Kris Humphries - PF - Washington Wizards ($4600)

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For you narrative fans out there, Kris Humphries gets to face his former team in the Boston Celtics tonight. He has faced them twice this season and has averaged 29.6 fantasy points per contest. Considering the fact that Boston is still one of the worst defenses in the league against opposing PFs, this is lining up to be another good outing for the former Minnesota Golden Gopher. An output of 23 to 28 fantasy points is a fair expectation.

4. Elfrid Payton - PG - Orlando Magic ($4700)

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4. Elfrid Payton - PG - Orlando Magic ($4700)

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Over his last four games as a starter, Elfrid Payton has averaged 21 fantasy points and needs 23.5 to justify his price tonight. In an ongoing "start PGs against the Charlotte Hornets" theme, Payton makes for a great value play tonight. The Hornets are ranked 28th in defensive efficiency against PGs and Payton should score anywhere between 22 and 30 fantasy points tonight. Any expectation for more than 30 is an unrealistic one for him.

3. Alec Burks - SG - Utah Jazz ($5500)

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3. Alec Burks - SG - Utah Jazz ($5500)

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Due to his inconsistent shooting, Alec Burks has seen his fair share of ups and downs this season. Over his last nine games, he's averaged 23.8 fantasy points and he gets to face a Philadelphia 76ers team ranked 23rd in defensive efficiency against SGs. His last output of 31.6 was a nice bounceback from his three previous games where he scored under 20. I feel like he should be good for at least 25 tonight with a ceiling of 32.

2. Rudy Gobert - C - Utah Jazz ($5000)

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2. Rudy Gobert - C - Utah Jazz ($5000)

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Ever since he's earned more minutes, Rudy Gobert has performed very well for the Utah Jazz and has averaged 26.3 fantasy points over his last seven contests. Tonight he gets to face the Philadelphia 76ers, who rank 26th in defensive efficiency against opposing centers. Even though Gobert doesn't start, he's been receiving between 25 and 32 minutes lately. Therefore, he should be good to score around 25 to justify his price for today.

1. Paul Pierce - SF - Washington Wizards ($5200)

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1. Paul Pierce - SF - Washington Wizards ($5200)

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In the same fashion as Kris Humphries, we're taking another trip down "Narrative Street" with Paul Pierce. He seems to have a habit of showing up in games against his former teams and has actually averaged 32.5 fantasy points against the Boston Celtics in two contests this season. Due to Boston being ranked 21st against opposing SFs, this matchup bodes well for The Truth to score at least 24 with the potential for 30-plus.

Rojé Smith is a Fantasy Sports writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RoKnowsDFS, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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