Now that football season is finally out of the way, look for NBA DFS tournaments to pick up more steam. There is a 11-game slate tomorrow and I would suggest watching LeBron James and John Wall face off in the Verizon Center. Another game to watch would be the Pelicans-Suns game at the Smoothie King Center.
In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 2/5/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on FanDuel.
While playing the superstars are always recommended, be sure to check for injuries and last second lineup changed to find that ideal basement level options to free up the cap space. Also, if DeMar DeRozan decides to play, the matchup weighs heavily in his favor. Let's get rolling.
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FanDuel DFS Guards
Wesley Matthews - SG, at DEN ($5,600)
Wesley Matthews has been able to contribute in rebounds as well as his usual shooting displays, that are becoming more and more frequent. He is going to be able to take plenty of shots against the Nuggets defense and while the Mavericks slowly climb in the standings, Matthews will be a huge beneficiary. Of course, Matthews being a shooter makes him a bit risky but I still like the matchup along with his price.
George Hill - PG, at ATL ($5,800)
George Hill has been the spark that has revitalized the Utah offense, and by putting up only his second 20 point performance in the past 30 days, Hill has a solid matchup with upside. Hill should either repeat his previous performance, or have an even better night Monday. The Hawks are weak defensively against opposing backcourts as it is, and when Atlanta plays at home, they actually are the worst in the league when it comes to defending point guards.
Also Consider: Dion Waiters - SG, at MIN ($4,700)
FanDuel DFS Forwards
Julius Randle - PF, vs NY ($5,900)
The defense in this game is going to be weak. Make sue you take advantage with one of the more versatile players in the game. Julius Randle consistently contributes across the board, making him valuable in a matchup where he is highly favored when it comes to rebounds. If he can manage to snag a few extra rebounds, Randle may be in store for a solid double-couble against the Knicks, a team that struggles against opposing power forwards.
Taj Gibson - PF, at SAC ($5,000)
Taj Gibson is a workhorse on the Bulls team that is desperate for some type of consistency. Depending on his matchup, Taj is either established as a mid-range threat, or a low-post rebounder. Against Sacramento, he should feast on rebounds and, much like Randle, should go for an uncontested double-double. His price is also fairly low after coming off a 20-point outing.
Also Consider: DeMarre Carroll - SF, vs LAC ($3,700)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Kyle O'Quinn - C, vs LAL ($4,100)
This pick is advised for two reasons: Joakim Noah is hurt, meaning Kyle O'Quinn will see a full workload. A big factor for players that need to take plenty of shots before they manage to find their rhythm in the game. The other reason to pick O'Quinn is because the Lakers are horrible against opposing centers and O'Quinn is primarily a scorer, excelling in mid-range and low-post scoring. The Knicks offense has been decent and O'Quinn offers more scoring than Noah...for obvious reasons.
Also Consider: Karl-Anthony Towns - C, vs MIA ($10,200)
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