Let’s improve on last night’s score of 287.7 by building the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for January 5.
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(PG) Michael Carter-Williams - Milwaukee Bucks - $6,700
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY SportsMichael Carter-Williams has been on a hot streak lately and I expect him to continue with that trend against the Chicago Bulls tonight. Despite the fact that the Bulls are ranked 10th against PGs for the season, they've been struggling to contain them lately. I feel that MCW will take advantage of this and score at least 30 with 35-plus side.
(PG) Darren Collison - Sacramento Kings - $5,400
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With the news that Rajon Rondo will not be suiting up tonight to face the Dallas Mavericks, Darren Collison becomes an excellent value play. He was already playing well over his last few games with Rondo in and it helps that Dallas is ranked 25th in defensive efficiency against opposing PGs. This bodes well for Collison to score 28-plus.
(SG) Kent Bazemore - Atlanta Hawks - $5,700
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsKent Bazemore is listed as an SG on FanDuel, but he is actually the starting SF for the Atlanta Hawks. This is important to remember since he will be facing the New York Knicks tonight. The Knicks are ranked 23rd against opposing SFs and they've been defending the position even worse lately. Bazemore should be good for at least 28.
(SG) Wesley Matthews - Dallas Mavericks - $5,100
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsWesley Matthews has been shooting the ball lately and I feel that this trend will continue against the Sacramento Kings tonight. Sacramento is currently ranked 29th in defensive efficiency against opposing SGs and I don't expect them to magically improve tonight. Matthews should be able to shoot his way to 26-plus fantasy points.
(SF) Carmelo Anthony - New York Knicks - $8,600
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsI really like Carmelo Anthony tonight even though his matchup against the Atlanta Hawks isn't ideal. Atlanta is currently ranked 17th in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs, but they're ranked fourth in that regard over their last three games. However, Melo is averaging 35-plus against them this season and he should have a similar output tonight.
(SF) Chandler Parsons - Dallas Mavericks - $5,100
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsI can hear some people groaning already with this selection especially if you've selected Chandler Parsons over his last three games. During that span, he has failed to eclipse 20 fantasy points, but I feel that he'll turn it around tonight against the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are ranked 20th against opposing SFs and Parsons should finish with 25-plus.
(PF) Paul Millsap - Atlanta Hawks - $8,700
Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsIn his last two games against tonight's opponent, the New York Knicks, Paul Millsap has scored over 40 fantasy points. I see no reason for him not to produce a similar number tonight especially since New York is ranked 25th against opposing PFs in their last three games. This former Louisiana Tech standout should finish with at least 40.
(PF) Taj Gibson - Chicago Bulls - $5,000
David Banks-USA TODAY SportsTaj Gibson has been flourishing as the starting PF for the Chicago Bulls and I really like his chances for success against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. Milwaukee is currently ranked 29th in defensive efficiency against opposing PFs and have shown no signs of improvement lately. This should lead to Gibson scoring between 25 and 35.
(C) DeMarcus Cousins - Sacramento Kings - $9,700
Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY SportsOver his last 10 games, DeMarcus Cousins has scored 40-plus fantasy points in eight of them. This includes a ridiculous 60.3 explosion in his last game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will face the Dallas Mavericks tonight and they've struggled to contain opposing centers lately. This should lead to Boogie scoring 45-plus tonight.
