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Busy night in the night in the NBA as there are 10 games on the schedule on Wednesday. There are plenty of value plays due to injuries, which will allow you to get James Harden and/or LeBron James in your lineup.
The point guard position is led by Dennis Schroeder, who's going to a huge boost in playing time with Jeff Teague out. There are a couple of really good mid-tier value plays at the position as well. James Harden is the top play of the night and he'll be in most of my lineups despite his huge price tag. It is easier to get LeBron James into lineups on Fanduel, while Khris Middleton's production is going to soar because Jabari Parker will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.
Not of a fan of the power forward position tonight, so I'm not going to spend at that position, unless there is money left over to spend on Tim Duncan. There are so many quality value plays at center that it makes it hard to spend a lot of money on that position.
Here is the Daily Fantasy Basketball Playbook for December 17th:
Point Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Dennis Schroder | Hawks | 3,000 | 4,000 | Best value play with Teague officially out |
Mike Conley | Grizzlies | 7,900 | 7,300 | Great price on FD. Had 40+ FP vs the Spurs earlier this year |
Brandon Knight | Bucks | 6,600 | 7,200 | Amazing value on DK |
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Shooting Guards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
James Harden | Rockets | 11,400 | 10,600 | Had a triple-double vs Den last game & has 3 straight games with 55+ FP |
Jodie Meeks | Pistons | 3,300 | 5,300 | Incredible value play on DK |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks | 5,600 | 6,200 | His usage rate will increase with Parker out |
Lou Williams | Raptors | 4,600 | 5,100 | Boom/bust play. Like Ginobili as well since he kills the Grizz |
Small Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
LeBron James | Cavaliers | 11,600 | 10,900 | Big game coming from James, especially if Love sits |
Khris Middleton | Bucks | 4,900 | 4,900 | Will see the biggest increase in production with Parker out |
Luol Deng | Heat | 6,300 | 6,100 | Solid mid-tier play |
Josh Smith | Pistons | 7,700 | 8,100 | Good play on DK or if you decide to fade LeBron. DAL gives up most FP to SF's |
Power Forwards
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Dirk Nowitzki | Mavericks | 6,100 | 7,300 | Safe, cheap play on DK |
Markieff Morris | Suns | 6,700 | 6,800 | The Hornets are brutal vs opposing PF's |
Tristan Thompson | Cavaliers | 5,700 | 5,200 | Borders on must-start territory if Kevin Love sits |
Patrick Patterson | Raptors | 5,200 | 4,900 | Safe for 25 FP |
Tim Duncan | Spurs | 8,600 | 8,400 | Plays great vs Memphis. Only playing if I have the extra $$ |
Centers
Player | Team | DraftKings | Fanduel | Comments |
Mason Plumlee | Nets | 5,600 | 4,900 | Continues to be a consistent FP producer |
Enes Kanter | Jazz | 6,600 | 5,800 | Super cheap on FD. Has 29+ FP in 4 straight games |
Chris Kaman | Blazers | 4,000 | 4,600 | Solid punt play. Will play heavy minutes with Lopez out |