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Top 5 NBA FanDuel Bargains For Dec. 26

Top 5 NBA FanDuel Bargains For Dec. 26

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There are 10 games scheduled for tonight's NBA action, and there are a good number of bargain players to roster as a result. Considering the fact that there are premium-priced players such as Russell Westbrook and LeBron James, it will be important to select the correct bargain plays tonight if you wish to roster one or more of the superstars. With that said, let's take a look at the five biggest NBA bargains on FanDuel for Dec. 26.

5. Kenneth Faried - PF - Denver Nuggets ($5600)

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5. Kenneth Faried - PF - Denver Nuggets ($5600)

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Kenneth Faried is a frustrating player to roster due to his inconsistent play this season. Over his last five games, he has averaged 24.4 fantasy points while needing 28 to justify his price. His recent five-game average would actually be much lower if he didn't have a random 40.8 point outburst in his last game. Despite his frustrating ways, he should be good for 25 to 30 tonight against a Minnesota Timberwolves team ranked 28th against PFs.

4. Arron Afflalo - SG - Denver Nuggets ($5200)

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4. Arron Afflalo - SG - Denver Nuggets ($5200)

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Arron Afflalo has dealt with bouts of inconsistency this month, but it's nowhere near the frustrating level of his teammate Kenneth Faried. He has averaged 23.5 fantasy points over his last nine games and needs 26 to make value. Facing a Minnesota Timberwolves team ranked 26th against opposing SGs bodes well for him to justify his price tonight. Expectations for him to finish with a total between 25 and 35 fantasy points are realistic.

3. Wesley Johnson - SF - Los Angeles Lakers ($4600)

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3. Wesley Johnson - SF - Los Angeles Lakers ($4600)

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Wesley Johnson has sneakily been a bargain bin gem over his last eight games. Over that span, he has averaged 23.7 fantasy points and needs 23 to justify his price. His matchup against the Dallas Mavericks tonight is more favorable than it may appear if recent trends are analyzed. Dallas has been ranked 24th against opposing SFs over their last five games, and Johnson should be able to at least score 24 to make value tonight.

2. Cory Joseph - PG - San Antonio Spurs ($5000)

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2. Cory Joseph - PG - San Antonio Spurs ($5000)

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With Tony Parker being ruled out tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans, Cory Joseph will take over the helm at the PG spot for San Antonio. He has played very well whenever he has needed to step in for Parker and should be good to score at least 25 fantasy points tonight. The fact that the Pelicans have been ranked 21st against opposing PGs over their last 10 games increases his chance to successfully justify his deliciously low price.

1. Steven Adams - C - Oklahoma City Thunder ($4500)

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1. Steven Adams - C - Oklahoma City Thunder ($4500)

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Steven Adams has really come into his own over his past four games by averaging 30.3 fantasy points during that span. This includes a career-high output of 43.5 against the San Antonio Spurs yesterday. Granted, expectations for a repeat 40-plus performance against a Charlotte Hornets team ranked 15th against opposing centers should be tempered. However, Adams needs 22.5 to make value and that shouldn't be hard for him to get tonight.

Rojé Smith is a Fantasy Sports writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @RoKnowsDFS, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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