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Top 5 NBA FanDuel Bargains For New Year's Eve

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For the final FanDuel NBA slate of 2014, there is an unusually small number of Wednesday games. Normally, there are 10 to 12 games to sift through, but this time there are just five. This doesn't mean that there aren't great bargain players to choose from. It just means that there are fewer than what most players are used to seeing. With that being said, let's take a quick look at the top five NBA FanDuel bargains for New Year's Eve.

5. Marvin Williams - PF - Charlotte Hornets ($4400)

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5. Marvin Williams - PF - Charlotte Hornets ($4400)

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Some may argue for John Henson to be the top value PF tonight, but he's not guaranteed to see the 25-plus minutes he would need to exceed his value. Therefore, Marvin Williams makes the cut here as he will see an increase in minutes due to Al Jefferson being out for a while. Williams' matchup against the Houston Rockets isn't the best as they defend PFs fairly well. However, for his price, Williams should be able to score 22 and make value.

4. J.J. Redick - SG - Los Angeles Clippers ($5200)

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4. J.J. Redick - SG - Los Angeles Clippers ($5200)

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Over his last six games, J.J. Redick has averaged 22.9 fantasy points while needing 26 to justify his price. In a matchup against the New York Knicks, that has "potential blowout" written all over it, he could be a good value play since he wouldn't be one of the first players to sit if the contest got out of hand. Don't forget that the Knicks are the worst team in the league against opposing SGs, so Redick should be good for 22 to 29 tonight.

3. Jared Dudley - SF - Milwaukee Bucks ($5300)

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3. Jared Dudley - SF - Milwaukee Bucks ($5300)

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Ever since rookie Jabari Parker went down for the season, Jared Dudley has stepped up in a major way at the SF position for the Bucks. Over his last six games, he has averaged 28.6 fantasy points while needing 26.5 to justify his price. While his matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers isn't the best due to them being ranked 11th against SFs, Dudley's increase in offensive usage should help him reach around 25 fantasy points or more tonight.

2. Zaza Pachulia - C - Milwaukee Bucks ($4900)

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2. Zaza Pachulia - C - Milwaukee Bucks ($4900)

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With Larry Sanders officially ruled out for tonight, it's time to hop aboard the Zaza train once again. He has a very favorable matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers as they're currently ranked 25th in defensive efficiency against opposing centers. Over his last three games, as a starter, Pachulia has averaged 28.1 fantasy points and he needs 24.5 to make value tonight. He should be good for at least 25 with 30-plus upside.

1. Cory Joseph - PG - San Antonio Spurs ($5400)

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1. Cory Joseph - PG - San Antonio Spurs ($5400)

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Cory Joseph continues to capitalize on his opportunities when Tony Parker is ruled out and that's the case again tonight. Over his last nine games as a starter, the pride of Ajax, Ontario has averaged 25.7 fantasy points while needing 27 to justify his price. He faces a New Orleans Pelicans team that has seen some recent struggles against PGs, so Joseph should be able to take advantage of that. He could flirt with 30-plus fantasy points tonight.

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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