Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/12/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

8 years ago by Jake King-Finnen

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With only seven games on the slate for Monday night, you need to make sure you have that ideal lineup to pull in some cash before the holidays. Monday's games are a little...funky. As in, they have some must-starts but the matchups do not necessarily fill me with confidence.

These are my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/13/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on FanDuel. I think it is more important to highlight value plays so I try to include my most confident value picks. I advise the players in my lineup so if it all goes downhill, I'll be tumbling down right next to you. Let' get rolling.

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FanDuel DFS Guards

Jeff Teague - PG, vs CHA ($6,700)

Jeff Teague has been one of the few consistent spots in Indiana while the rest of the team has been slumping. His stats have been seeing an effect from that but with Paul George back, the Pacers have better spacing and Teague has another shooter to pass to. Teague will most likely will not be going up against Kemba which works out in his favor and should have no problem scoring on the Hornets. Teague has been struggling as of late, but I expect Indiana and Teague to get back on track against Charlotte.

Ramon Sessions - PG, @ IND ($3,500)

Another beneficiary of the Kemba Walker injury is Ramon Sessions and whoever plays Ramon Sessions Monday. Sessions is an established point guard who glides under the radar as a backup to Walker. He is skilled with the ball, has good vision and a jumpshot that will make teams pay. If he draws the start, expect Sessions to produce and fill in nicely for the injured Walker. If he gets the start, his cheap price makes this impossible to pass up.

Also Consider: James Harden - PG, vs BKN ($11,400)

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Harrison Barnes - SF, vs DEN ($6,400)

The Nuggets have been one of the worst teams when facing SF's and Harrison Barnes has been able to score at will. While the Mavericks have been slumping, Barnes is a bright spot that should keep this game close. Dallas needs help but for the time being, Deron Williams and Harrison Barnes are holding it down in Dallas and while his price isn't too high, i'll take Barnes against a weak Nuggets defense.

Markieff Morris - PF, @ MIA ($5,100)

The Heat need Justise Winslow back and while he is out, forwards have been able to run all over Miami. This game will be about rebounds and every board that Hassan Whiteside doesn't get will fall to Washington and hopefully Morris. With the amount of minutes Morris plays and his ability to contribute across the board makes him a highly sought after prospect every night. When he has a matchup that is this favorable, I highly recommend starting Morris as a mid-level priced forward.

Also Consider: Ryan Anderson - PF, vs BKN ($4,500)

FanDuel DFS Centers

DeAndre Jordan - C, @ POR ($6,900)

Portland... again.

The Trail Blazers just do not defend consistently and a team like the Clippers will take advantage of that. Portland have been able to counter their defense by grabbing rebounds but I think DeAndre focuses on grabbing every rebound and is rewarded on the offensive end for his efforts. When Chris Paul is starting to heat up like he was last game, the players around him benefit. Lob City should be back, at least for tonight. Im taking Jordan

Also Consider: Clint Capela - C, vs BKN ($5,700)

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