Close Article Return to stream X
Fantasy •

Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for January 11

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Let’s get to work and build the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for January 11.

(PG) Derrick Rose - Chicago Bulls - $6,300

(PG) Derrick Rose - Chicago Bulls - $6,300 Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Throughout his career, Derrick Rose has been very successful against John Wall. This includes their last matchup in which Rose scored 39 fantasy points. I feel that Rose will continue his success against Wall and the Wizards tonight. He has looked more explosive lately and I feel that will lead to a 30-plus night for him.

Throughout his career, Derrick Rose has been very successful against John Wall. This includes their last matchup in which Rose scored 39 fantasy points. I feel that Rose will continue his success against Wall and the Wizards tonight. He has looked more explosive lately and I feel that will lead to a 30-plus night for him.

(PG) Goran Dragic - Miami Heat - $5,500

(PG) Goran Dragic - Miami Heat - $5,500 Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Over his last six games, Goran Dragic has averaged 24.9 fantasy points and I have a feeling that he will exceed that average tonight. He will be facing the Golden State Warriors and they've struggled to contain PGs lately. As a matter of fact, they're ranked 29th in that regard over their last three games. This should lead to 27-plus for Dragic.

Over his last six games, Goran Dragic has averaged 24.9 fantasy points and I have a feeling that he will exceed that average tonight. He will be facing the Golden State Warriors and they've struggled to contain PGs lately. As a matter of fact, they're ranked 29th in that regard over their last three games. This should lead to 27-plus for Dragic.

(SG) Jimmy Butler - Chicago Bulls - $8,700

(SG) Jimmy Butler - Chicago Bulls - $8,700 Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Over his last six games, Jimmy Butler is averaging a shade under 45 fantasy points and I expect him to continue his great play against the Washington Wizards tonight. The Wizards are ranked second to last in defensive efficiency against SGs and this bodes well for Butler. I see no reason for him to score any less than 40 tonight.

Over his last six games, Jimmy Butler is averaging a shade under 45 fantasy points and I expect him to continue his great play against the Washington Wizards tonight. The Wizards are ranked second to last in defensive efficiency against SGs and this bodes well for Butler. I see no reason for him to score any less than 40 tonight.

(SG) Manu Ginobili - San Antonio Spurs - $4,600

(SG) Manu Ginobili - San Antonio Spurs - $4,600 John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Over his past three games, Manu Ginobili is averaging 25.2 fantasy points and I feel that he will have a good game tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn is ranked 25th against opposing SGs and this bodes well for the crafty Argentinian to score at least 21 fantasy points with a small chance for 30-plus.

Over his past three games, Manu Ginobili is averaging 25.2 fantasy points and I feel that he will have a good game tonight against the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn is ranked 25th against opposing SGs and this bodes well for the crafty Argentinian to score at least 21 fantasy points with a small chance for 30-plus.

(SF) Kawhi Leonard - San Antonio Spurs - $8,300

(SF) Kawhi Leonard - San Antonio Spurs - $8,300 Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
After going four straight games without scoring over 30 fantasy points, Kawhi Leonard got back on track by scoring 40.4 in his last game. I feel that he has a strong chance to score a similar number against the Brooklyn Nets tonight. Brooklyn is ranked 27th against opposing SFs and this bodes well for Leonard to score 40-plus.

After going four straight games without scoring over 30 fantasy points, Kawhi Leonard got back on track by scoring 40.4 in his last game. I feel that he has a strong chance to score a similar number against the Brooklyn Nets tonight. Brooklyn is ranked 27th against opposing SFs and this bodes well for Leonard to score 40-plus.

(SF) Nikola Mirotic - Chicago Bulls - $5,500

(SF) Nikola Mirotic - Chicago Bulls - $5,500 Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Nikola Mirotic has been an excellent value over his last five games by averaging 31.1 in during that span. He has a good chance to continue his recent success against the Washington Wizards tonight. The Wizards are ranked dead last against opposing SFs, and despite defending the position slightly better lately, Mirotic should score 25-plus.

Nikola Mirotic has been an excellent value over his last five games by averaging 31.1 in during that span. He has a good chance to continue his recent success against the Washington Wizards tonight. The Wizards are ranked dead last against opposing SFs, and despite defending the position slightly better lately, Mirotic should score 25-plus.

(PF) Pau Gasol - Chicago Bulls - $8,700

(PF) Pau Gasol - Chicago Bulls - $8,700 Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
The most recent news today is that Marcin Gortat may not play due to a knee injury. If this is the case, then Pau Gasol becomes an elite play for tonight. Over his past five games, he's averaging 40.7 fantasy points and the Wizards' defense against centers has been spotty lately. Gasol should be score between 38 and 48 fantasy points.

The most recent news today is that Marcin Gortat may not play due to a knee injury. If this is the case, then Pau Gasol becomes an elite play for tonight. Over his past five games, he's averaging 40.7 fantasy points and the Wizards' defense against centers has been spotty lately. Gasol should be score between 38 and 48 fantasy points.

(PF) Chris Bosh - Miami Heat - $8,000

(PF) Chris Bosh - Miami Heat - $8,000 Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
The Golden State Warriors host the Miami Heat tonight and some may think that Draymond Green would be my PF of choice from this game. However, I prefer Chris Bosh for $1,800 less. Golden State is ranked 21st against opposing PFs and I feel this will lead to a 40-plus night for Bosh.

The Golden State Warriors host the Miami Heat tonight and some may think that Draymond Green would be my PF of choice from this game. However, I prefer Chris Bosh for $1,800 less. Golden State is ranked 21st against opposing PFs and I feel this will lead to a 40-plus night for Bosh.

(C) Andrew Bogut - Golden State Warriors - $4,200

(C) Andrew Bogut - Golden State Warriors - $4,200 Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
The center position is full of uncertainty tonight as Hassan Whiteside and Marcin Gortat are game-time decisions. Also, I'm not paying up for Brook Lopez facing the San Antonio Spurs. Therefore, I've chosen Andrew Bogut facing a Miami Heat team ranked 20th against opposing centers over their last 10 games. He should score 20-plus.

The center position is full of uncertainty tonight as Hassan Whiteside and Marcin Gortat are game-time decisions. Also, I'm not paying up for Brook Lopez facing the San Antonio Spurs. Therefore, I've chosen Andrew Bogut facing a Miami Heat team ranked 20th against opposing centers over their last 10 games. He should score 20-plus.

    Roje Smith is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
    Your Favorites