Daily Fantasy NBA Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/27/16) - DFS Basketball Advice

8 years ago by Jason Bales

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It is a short four-game slate tonight, so finding value is going to be a little bit difficult. Hopefully, everyone had a very happy holiday. This article is intended to make that holiday even happier.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/27/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on FanDuel. The players I advise are the players that are in my lineup so if it all goes downhill, I'll be tumbling down right next to you. Let's get rolling…

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FanDuel DFS Guards

Isaiah Thomas - PG, vs MEM ($7,900)

Isaiah Thomas has been playing well of recent for the Boston Celtics, posting over 40 fantasy points in three of his last four games. Against the Memphis Grizzlies, four games ago, he exploded for over 60 fantasy points in 38 minutes. That has to give him a little bit of confidence heading into this contest against the same team. His price tag is starting to rise, but for good reasons. Thomas is likely going to continue to at least hit value tonight. Use him in both 50/50 contests and tournaments.

Shelvin Mack - PG, at LAL ($4,700)

George Hill and Dante Exum are both out for the Utah Jazz right now, which means that Shelvin Mack should continue to play big minutes. He has over 30 minutes in two straight games now, and he posted just under 30 fantasy points in his last outing. Mack is far from consistent, but he gets a great matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, and he should be able to at least hit value. On a four-game slate, it is nearly impossible to ignore such great value options.

Also Consider: Tony Allen - SG, at BOS ($4,400)

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Gordon Hayward - SF, at LAL ($7,800)

Gordon Hayward has been unusually inconsistent of recent, but he still gets the nod in both 50/50 contests and tournaments tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. In his last three games, Hayward has over 30 fantasy points in three of them and over 40 in two. He has been playing well for the most part, but he does have under 30 fantasy points in three of his last six games. That is not great production from one of the league's best. However, his price tag is very reasonable, and he should be able to take advantage of his uptempo matchup. Use him in all leagues, but he is better suited for tournaments.

Andre Roberson - SF, at MIA ($3,900)

With Victor Oladipo out, Andre Roberson has been seeing much bigger minutes, and in doing so, he has been hitting value. In his last four games, he has over 20 fantasy points in two of them. He has been playing over 30 minutes in a majority of his last few games, and he should continue to do so. Roberson, obviously, is not a huge part of the Oklahoma City Thunder offense, but he sees enough court time to be used in both 50/50 contests and tournaments. Using both Roberson and Shelvin Mack could be the key to success tonight in all leagues.

Also Consider: Luol Deng - SF, vs UTA ($5,000)

FanDuel DFS Centers

Hassan Whiteside - C, vs OKC ($9,200)

Hassan Whiteside is one of the best center options in the league. He has over 40 fantasy points in three of his last four games, and he should be able to post over 40 fantasy points again tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are not great defensively against big men, and Whiteside has been rebounding like a machine. He has at least 15 rebounds in five of his last six games. He also has over 20 points in four of his last six games. Use him as much as possible. If not Whiteside, look cheaper toward Montrezl Harrell.

Also Consider: Montrezl Harrell - C, at DAL ($4,300)

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