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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for Jan. 5

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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for Jan. 5

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Building the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup is a difficult chore, so I hope this helps you out. Keep in mind that the NBA can be tricky on DFS sites, considering there are many "game-time decisions" and random days off to worry about. Always double-check to ensure all these players are scheduled to play as expected.

PG - Tony Wroten - Philadelphia 76ers - $6,600

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PG - Tony Wroten - Philadelphia 76ers - $6,600

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When you play on a team like the Philadelphia 76ers, oftentimes people think you stink regardless of how you are performing, but make no mistake -- Tony Wroten is an excellent fantasy basketball option, particularly at his mid-tier $ 6600 price. He plays over 30 minutes most nights, whether he starts or not, and can score on a team without adequate scorers. Wroten's fantasy PPG average is at 28, but he has 40-plus upside any given night.

PG - Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers - $9,100

Atlanta Hawks v Portland Trail Blazers
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PG - Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers - $9,100

Atlanta Hawks v Portland Trail Blazers
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Damian Lillard has been in a quasi slump (for his standards), which might scare some away from him considering it's a big slate and there are a ton of options, but the Los Angeles Lakers are absolutely dreadful against point guards at 30th in the league and are a terrible road team, making him appealing. While the Portland Trail Blazers might blow the Lakers out, Lillard should hit 40 fantasy points prior to being yanked.

SG - Tyreke Evans - New Orleans Pelicans - $7,300

New Orleans Pelicans v Chicago Bulls
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SG - Tyreke Evans - New Orleans Pelicans - $7,300

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Tyreke Evans is quickly becoming the John Wall of shooting guards as he is a completely different player at home and is a borderline must-play option. His fantasy PPG average is up to 31.8 and he's scored 20 or more real points over his last four games, leading to plenty of opportunities for 40-plus performances when adding adequate assists and rebounds.

SG - Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards - $6,600

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SG - Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards - $6,600

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Of all my choices throughout this lineup, Bradley Beal undoubtedly worries me the most, but he also could be the highest reward as the New Orleans Pelicans stink at defending shooting guards and typically allow incredible fantasy production to the good ones, which Beal obviously is. However, the game being in New Orleans makes me nervous.

SF - Wilson Chandler - Denver Nuggets - $5,800

Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets
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SF - Wilson Chandler - Denver Nuggets - $5,800

Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets
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For a mysterious reason unknown to the masses, Wilson Chandler just does not increase in price, but we mustn't worry about why and instead worry about how to fit him into as many lineups as possible tomorrow. The Denver Nuggets take on the woefully inadequate Minnesota Timberwolves, who are starting young players all over the court, particularly at the two and three that will defend Chandler most often.

SF - Andrew Wiggins - Minnesota Timberwolves - $6,200

Sacramento Kings v Minnesota Timberwolves
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SF - Andrew Wiggins - Minnesota Timberwolves - $6,200

Sacramento Kings v Minnesota Timberwolves
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Andrew Wiggins has seen between 37-40 minutes over his last three games and has taken advantage of the extra tick as he clearly is in a friendly competition with fellow Timberwolve Shabazz Muhammad for best youngster on the team. He has taken between 15-22 shots over this stretch and scored 21, 27 and 20 points respectively -- meaning he can obliterate value with 40 fantasy points as long as he stays aggressive on the glass.

PF - Kenneth Faried - Denver Nuggets - $6,800

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets
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PF - Kenneth Faried - Denver Nuggets - $6,800

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets
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Perhaps Kenneth Faried has found true love or something as, out of nowhere over the last few weeks, he has been playing out of his mind with five double-doubles in his last six games, including one game of 26 points and 25 rebounds, which is simply outrageous. Despite high ownership, his price is still fair at $ 6,800 since shooting up from $ 5,800 recently. This won't continue all season, but jump on the bandwagon until further notice.

PF - Tristan Thompson - Cleveland Cavaliers - $6,100

Cleveland Cavaliers v Orlando Magic
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PF - Tristan Thompson - Cleveland Cavaliers - $6,100

Cleveland Cavaliers v Orlando Magic
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Tristan Thompson has made it his modus operandi to prove that many naysayers and doubters were wrong saying the Cleveland Cavaliers lacked rim protection upon Anderson Varejao's season-ending injury. People who said he "just is not good at that" and "doesn't have the intestinal fortitude to step up" have been eating crow as he has accumulated 11 rebounds or more in five straight games and is essentially a double-double marauder.

C - Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz - $5,300

Utah Jazz v Los Angeles Clippers
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C - Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz - $5,300

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Rudy Gobert is another guy likely to double-double considering he is starting with Enes Kanter out for the Utah Jazz. He is going to get his boards and his 10 points, but he can also block an insane amount of shots. When he does that, he clearly obliterates value priced only at $ 5,300.

Timothy Downs is a fantasy sports writer for www.RantSports.com. You can ‘like him’ on Facebook add him on Google or follow him on Twitter @Tidow1212.

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