Let’s make up for yesterday’s dud of 243.6 points by building the perfect NBA FanDuel for January 12.
(PG) Michael Carter-Williams - Milwaukee Bucks - $6,900
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY SportsIn his last game against the Chicago Bulls, Michael Carter-Williams scored 43.6 fantasy points and he gets to face them again tonight. Chicago has been struggling to contain PGs lately and they're ranked 24th in that regard over their last three games. This should lead to MCW scoring at least 35 and making value.
(PG) Jordan Clarkson - Los Angeles Lakers - $6,100
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Although he is listed as a PG, Jordan Clarkson has actually been starting at the SG position for the Lakers. However, he does play PG spot at times and this makes for an ideal matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans is ranked 28th against PGs and 15th against SGs. This bodes well for Clarkson to score 28-plus.
(SG) Monta Ellis - Indiana Pacers - $6,300
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsOver his last four games, Monta Ellis is averaging 31.5 fantasy points and I feel that he is poised to score a similar number tonight. He gets to face the Phoenix Suns and they're the worst team at defending SGs. They've also shown no signs of improvement in that regard recently and it should lead to 32-plus for Ellis.
(SG) Tony Allen - Memphis Grizzlies - $4,000
Justin Ford-USA TODAY SportsSome people may avoid Tony Allen tonight since Courtney Lee is returning, but I feel that is a mistake. Mike Conley will most likely miss tonight's game and this will still leave extra minutes for Allen to play against the Houston Rockets. Houston has struggled a lot against SGs lately and this should lead to Allen scoring 20-plus.
(SF) LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers - $10,200
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsOver his last six games, LeBron James is averaging 47.2 fantasy points and seems to have kicked his game into an extra gear. I'm expecting a huge performance from tonight against the Dallas Mavericks especially with Chandler Parsons assigned to him. James averages 47-plus against Parsons and I feel he will score 50-plus tonight.
(SF) Nikola Mirotic - Chicago Bulls - $5,500
John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY SportsI recommended Nikola Mirotic yesterday and he had a pretty good game with 26.8 fantasy points. I happen to also like him tonight facing a Milwaukee Bucks team ranked 22nd in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs. Additionally, the return of Joakim Noah didn't seem to affect his minutes. Mirotic should score at least 27 tonight.
(PF) Zach Randolph - Memphis Grizzlies - $6,800
Russ Isabella-USA TODAY SportsThe Memphis Grizzlies square off against the Houston Rockets tonight and this is a great spot for Zach Randolph. Over his last four games, he is averaging 39.9 fantasy points and the Rockets are currently ranked dead last against PFs. Although they've defended the position better lately, I feel that it won't stop Z-Bo from scoring 32-plus.
(PF) Kristaps Porzingis - New York Knicks - $6,300
Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsIn his last game against the Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis scored 38.4 fantasy points in 28 minutes. He has been playing well this month and is averaging 29 fantasy points for it. I feel that he has a great matchup against a Celtics team that's currently ranked 27th against opposing PFs. This should lead to 32-plus for Porzingis.
(C) Greg Monroe - Milwaukee Bucks - $7,600
Raj Mehta-USA TODAY SportsThe last time that he faced the Chicago Bulls, Greg "Moose" Monroe scored 29.9 fantasy points in 29 minutes. I feel that he has an excellent chance to surpass that number tonight, especially since Chicago is ranked 21st against opposing centers. Monroe should score between 32 and 42 fantasy points.
