Nine games make up Friday night's slate of NBA action. There are a lot of intriguing matchups, ones that should be targeted. So many big names also take the court as their are a ton of options capable of breaking out.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 2/10/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on FanDuel.
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FanDuel DFS Guards
Goran Dragic - PG, at BK ($8,100)
The Miami Heat are on a 12 game winning streak, a streak that seemingly emerged out of nowhere. At the center of the team's recent success, along with Hassan Whiteside, who we'll get to later, is Goran Dragic. The Heat point guard continues to score and assist a healthy amount consistently, spreading stats across the board. He's becoming a very reliable option for daily fantasy, and heads into a favorable matchup against a Brooklyn Nets squad that allows 114.1 points per game, the most in the league.
Will Barton - SG, at NYK ($5,800)
Will Barton's recent success likely won't last very long, which is why it would be wise to grab him while hot. Barton recently lost his starting gig to Kenneth Faried, but has been seeing more court time. Barton has posted two straight 40-plus fantasy point showings, including a performance where he dropped 31 points against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite the boost in scoring and playing time, Barton has been inefficient from the field, which affects his daily fantasy value. The poor shooting and Faried's presence will likely catch up to him, but until it does, grab Barton at his low price. The New York Knicks now allow the sixth most points per game.
Also Consider: Dennis Schroder - PG, at SAC ($6,500)
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Paul George - SF, at WAS ($8,700)
With Thaddeus Young unlikely to play Friday night against the Washington Wizards, most of Indiana's scoring will have to come from their top gun, Paul George. George has put together a very quietly modest and successful season, explaining why his ceiling has been relatively low for daily fantasy throughout the campaign. Regardless, George is still a threat every time he laces up and has had success against the Wizards earlier in the season. In the middle of December, PG13 dropped 27 points and grabbed eight boards in 40 minutes of floor time. A week later, he scored 34 points against them.
Taj Gibson - PF, at PHO ($5,000)
The injury-ridden Chicago Bulls continue to spiral downward. Jimmy Butler has missed the last three games with a bruised heel, but is headed in the right direction to make a return Friday night. Regardless, the Bulls will look to parts of their second unit to produce against a Phoenix Suns team that allows 112.6 points per game, the second most in the league. Gibson won't blow you away with his stat lines, but is a very capable stat spreader. His minutes continue to fluctuate, but has proven to excel when given a boost of playing time. That could be the case against the subpar Suns.
Also Consider: Matt Barnes - SF, vs ATL ($5,100)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Hassan Whiteside - C, at BK ($9,100)
As mentioned earlier, Hassan Whiteside, along with Goran Dragic, have been at the center of Miami's resurgence this season. Whiteside is an absolute beast and has posted four straight double-doubles (five out of his last six), including a 20 rebound performance against the Philadelphia 76ers last weekend. This dominance should continue against a Brooklyn Nets squad that surrenders 36.4 defensive rebounds a night, the second most in the league. They also allow the second most offensive rebounds per game.
Also Consider: DeMarcus Cousins - C, vs ATL ($11,200), Guillermo Hernangomez - C, vs DEN ($5,900)
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