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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for Jan. 9

Join me in building the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for Jan. 9 (main slate).

PG - Rajon Rondo - Sacramento Kings - $8,300

PG - Rajon Rondo - Sacramento Kings - $8,300 Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
We all know Stephen Curry isn't much of a defender, which makes Golden State's 25th ranking against point guards a surprise to no one. Rajon Rondo is primed for another huge performance in this one -- don't miss out.

We all know Stephen Curry isn't much of a defender, which makes Golden State's 25th ranking against point guards a surprise to no one. Rajon Rondo is primed for another huge performance in this one -- don't miss out.

PG - Ishmael Smith - Philadelphia 76ers - $6,100

PG - Ishmael Smith - Philadelphia 76ers - $6,100 Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Ishmael Smith doesn't have an ideal matchup against Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors, but he should still hit value priced at just $6,100.

Ishmael Smith doesn't have an ideal matchup against Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors, but he should still hit value priced at just $6,100.

SG - Victor Oladipo - Orlando Magic - $6,000

SG - Victor Oladipo - Orlando Magic - $6,000 Getty Images
Whether Elfrid Payton is active or not, fire up Victor Oladipo as a solid value play.

Whether Elfrid Payton is active or not, fire up Victor Oladipo as a solid value play.

SG - Marco Belinelli - Sacramento Kings - $4,300

SG - Marco Belinelli - Sacramento Kings - $4,300 Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Marco Belinelli should continue to exceed value while Omri Casspi is out for the Sacramento Kings, which is the case tonight against Golden State. For his price, Belinelli would essentially have to pull a vanishing act to disappoint.

Marco Belinelli should continue to exceed value while Omri Casspi is out for the Sacramento Kings, which is the case tonight against Golden State. For his price, Belinelli would essentially have to pull a vanishing act to disappoint.

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

SF - Otto Porter - Washington Wizards - $6,000 Getty Images
The Toronto Raptors' solid ranking against small forwards means nothing without DeMarre Carroll, who is out again this evening. Thus, you can fire up Otto Porter with the confidence of 1,000 NBA experts.

The Toronto Raptors' solid ranking against small forwards means nothing without DeMarre Carroll, who is out again this evening. Thus, you can fire up Otto Porter with the confidence of 1,000 NBA experts.

SF - James Johnson - Toronto Raptors - $3,500

SF - James Johnson - Toronto Raptors - $3,500 Getty Images
James Johnson will start for Toronto in place of the aforementioned DeMarre Carroll this evening. The Raptors could also be without Terrence Ross, which would mean Johnson would have to play nearly 40 minutes. Even if Ross is able to lace up, Johnson shouldn't have an incredibly difficult time exceeding 6x value.

James Johnson will start for Toronto in place of the aforementioned DeMarre Carroll this evening. The Raptors could also be without Terrence Ross, which would mean Johnson would have to play nearly 40 minutes. Even if Ross is able to lace up, Johnson shouldn't have an incredibly difficult time exceeding 6x value.

PF - Draymond Green - Golden State Warriors - $9,700

PF - Draymond Green - Golden State Warriors - $9,700 Getty Images
Draymond Green leads the NBA in triple-doubles this season. That's all you need to know.

Draymond Green leads the NBA in triple-doubles this season. That's all you need to know.

PF - Ersan Ilyasova - Detroit Pistons - $5,100

PF - Ersan Ilyasova - Detroit Pistons - $5,100 Getty Images
Ersan Ilyasova poses the greatest risk in this lineup, but for the price range, there aren't any better options available. Fire up Ilyasova hoping he can stretch the floor and hit some shots against Brooklyn's Thaddeus Young, who prefers to play in the paint.

Ersan Ilyasova poses the greatest risk in this lineup, but for the price range, there aren't any better options available. Fire up Ilyasova hoping he can stretch the floor and hit some shots against Brooklyn's Thaddeus Young, who prefers to play in the paint.

C - DeMarcus Cousins - Sacramento Kings - $10,500

C - DeMarcus Cousins - Sacramento Kings - $10,500 Getty Images
DeMarcus Cousins has been on a tear lately. Cousins has reached 50 fantasy points in four-straight games, and could easily do so tonight despite the tough matchup with Golden State.

DeMarcus Cousins has been on a tear lately. Cousins has reached 50 fantasy points in four-straight games, and could easily do so tonight despite the tough matchup with Golden State.

    Timothy Downs is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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