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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup For Jan. 10

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Here’s how to build the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for Jan. 10 (main slate).

PG - Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder - $10,600

PG - Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder - $10,600 Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Russell Westbrook has been nothing short of otherworldly this season, and he must be played on FanDuel whenever possible. In a favorable matchup with Damian Lillard, fire up Westbrook despite the king's ransom it costs to do so.

Russell Westbrook has been nothing short of otherworldly this season, and he must be played on FanDuel whenever possible. In a favorable matchup with Damian Lillard, fire up Westbrook despite the king's ransom it costs to do so.

PG - Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers - $8,900

PG - Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers - $8,900 Getty Images
This matchup between the aforementioned Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard projects to be incredibly high scoring. These two could easily reach 100 fantasy points combined -- don't miss out.

This matchup between the aforementioned Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard projects to be incredibly high scoring. These two could easily reach 100 fantasy points combined -- don't miss out.

SG - Louis Williams - Los Angeles Lakers - $5,500

SG - Louis Williams - Los Angeles Lakers - $5,500 Getty Images
Louis Williams is playing at an elite level of late for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he's coming off a 44-point game against Oklahoma City on Friday night. For his price, Williams' upside is impossible to ignore.

Louis Williams is playing at an elite level of late for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he's coming off a 44-point game against Oklahoma City on Friday night. For his price, Williams' upside is impossible to ignore.

SG - Monta Ellis - Indiana Pacers - $6,200

SG - Monta Ellis - Indiana Pacers - $6,200 Getty Images
After a slow start in his new home, Monta Ellis has settled in nicely with the Indiana Pacers and has been playing some consistently solid basketball of late. Against James Harden, who isn't a fan of playing defense, fire up Ellis expecting an electric performance.

After a slow start in his new home, Monta Ellis has settled in nicely with the Indiana Pacers and has been playing some consistently solid basketball of late. Against James Harden, who isn't a fan of playing defense, fire up Ellis expecting an electric performance.

SF - Khris Middleton - Milwaukee Bucks - $6,900

SF - Khris Middleton - Milwaukee Bucks - $6,900 Getty Images
Khris Middleton has been crushing value on a regular basis of late. Milwaukee will be without O.J. Mayo against the New York Knicks this evening, which only increases Middleton's appeal. Fade him at your own peril.

Khris Middleton has been crushing value on a regular basis of late. Milwaukee will be without O.J. Mayo against the New York Knicks this evening, which only increases Middleton's appeal. Fade him at your own peril.

SF - Jae Crowder - Boston Celtics - $6,400

SF - Jae Crowder - Boston Celtics - $6,400 Getty Images
Jae Crowder has an ideal matchup with Matt Barnes of the Memphis Grizzlies this evening. Crowder plays over 30 minutes per game regardless of who Boston has available at the two, so don't let Avery Bradley's return trick you into thinking Crowder's appeal lessens.

Jae Crowder has an ideal matchup with Matt Barnes of the Memphis Grizzlies this evening. Crowder plays over 30 minutes per game regardless of who Boston has available at the two, so don't let Avery Bradley's return trick you into thinking Crowder's appeal lessens.

PF - Kristaps Porzingis - New York Knicks - $6,200

PF - Kristaps Porzingis - New York Knicks - $6,200 Getty Images
Kristaps Porzingis will expose Jabari Parker in the paint, on the glass, from the perimeter and seemingly anywhere else he pleases in this one. Expect a monster showing from the Latvian rookie.

Kristaps Porzingis will expose Jabari Parker in the paint, on the glass, from the perimeter and seemingly anywhere else he pleases in this one. Expect a monster showing from the Latvian rookie.

PF - Cody Zeller - Charlotte Hornets - $4,900

PF - Cody Zeller - Charlotte Hornets - $4,900 Getty Images
Playing big men against the Denver Nuggets is always an incredibly swell idea. Expect over five times value from Cody Zeller against Denver's substandard frontcourt.

Playing big men against the Denver Nuggets is always an incredibly swell idea. Expect over five times value from Cody Zeller against Denver's substandard frontcourt.

C - Robin Lopez - New York Knicks - $4,400

C - Robin Lopez - New York Knicks - $4,400 Getty Images
For whatever reason, New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher simply refused to give Robin Lopez much more than 20 minutes per game earlier in the season. Lately, however, Lopez has been flourishing while playing over 30 minutes a night.

I'm certainly not one of the world's foremost mathematicians, but even I know that more playing time typically leads to increased production. Fire up Lopez expecting a solid outing for his extremely affordable price.

For whatever reason, New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher simply refused to give Robin Lopez much more than 20 minutes per game earlier in the season. Lately, however, Lopez has been flourishing while playing over 30 minutes a night.

I'm certainly not one of the world's foremost mathematicians, but even I know that more playing time typically leads to increased production. Fire up Lopez expecting a solid outing for his extremely affordable price.

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