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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup for January 6

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

After scoring 345.5 last night, let’s go for 350-plus tonight by building the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for January 6.

 

(PG) Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets - $8,700

(PG) Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets - $8,700 Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Over his last five games, Kemba Walker has averaged an incredible 50.9 fantasy points and he has a matchup tonight that may produce a similar output. He will face the Phoenix Suns and they're currently ranked 27th in defensive efficiency against opposing PGs. This should lead to Walker scoring at least 40 with 50-plus upside.

Over his last five games, Kemba Walker has averaged an incredible 50.9 fantasy points and he has a matchup tonight that may produce a similar output. He will face the Phoenix Suns and they're currently ranked 27th in defensive efficiency against opposing PGs. This should lead to Walker scoring at least 40 with 50-plus upside.

(PG) Brandon Knight - Phoenix Suns - $6,700

(PG) Brandon Knight - Phoenix Suns - $6,700 Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
This may be the last night that you'll be able to roster Brandon Knight for a price under $7,000. With Eric Bledsoe out for the season, Knight becomes Phoenix's top offensive option. He will play against the Charlotte Hornets tonight and they've been struggling to contain PGs lately. This should lead to Knight scoring 35-plus.

This may be the last night that you'll be able to roster Brandon Knight for a price under $7,000. With Eric Bledsoe out for the season, Knight becomes Phoenix's top offensive option. He will play against the Charlotte Hornets tonight and they've been struggling to contain PGs lately. This should lead to Knight scoring 35-plus.

(SG) Victor Oladipo - Orlando Magic - $5,700

(SG) Victor Oladipo - Orlando Magic - $5,700 Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Victor Oladipo may be the best value play regardless of position tonight. He got to start at the PG spot last night and scored 35.9 fantasy points. I feel that he may produce a similar number tonight against the Indiana Pacers especially since they've given up the fourth-highest FG percentage to PGs this season. Oladipo should finish with 30-plus.

Victor Oladipo may be the best value play regardless of position tonight. He got to start at the PG spot last night and scored 35.9 fantasy points. I feel that he may produce a similar number tonight against the Indiana Pacers especially since they've given up the fourth-highest FG percentage to PGs this season. Oladipo should finish with 30-plus.

(SG) Jamal Crawford - Los Angeles Clippers - $3,800

(SG) Jamal Crawford - Los Angeles Clippers - $3,800 Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Over his last four games, Jamal Crawford has averaged 19.5 fantasy points and that's been good enough for him to justify his price. He has a great chance to continue his semi-hot streak against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. Portland has struggled to contain SGs lately and this bodes well for Crawford to score 23-plus.

Over his last four games, Jamal Crawford has averaged 19.5 fantasy points and that's been good enough for him to justify his price. He has a great chance to continue his semi-hot streak against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. Portland has struggled to contain SGs lately and this bodes well for Crawford to score 23-plus.

(SF) LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers - $9,700

(SF) LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers - $9,700 David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
There are several premium price players that are worthy of selection tonight. However, I feel that LeBron James may end up outperforming all of them tonight. He faces a Washington Wizards team that is ranked dead last in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs. This bodes well for The King to score at least 45 with 55-plus upside.

There are several premium price players that are worthy of selection tonight. However, I feel that LeBron James may end up outperforming all of them tonight. He faces a Washington Wizards team that is ranked dead last in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs. This bodes well for The King to score at least 45 with 55-plus upside.

Luol Deng - Miami Heat - $4,400

Luol Deng - Miami Heat - $4,400 Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Maybe it's just me, but I feel that Luol Deng is an underrated value play for tonight. He will be facing the New York Knicks and they're currently ranked 23rd in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs. Additionally, they're ranked dead last in that regard over their last three games. I feel this will lead to Deng scoring between 22 and 32.

Maybe it's just me, but I feel that Luol Deng is an underrated value play for tonight. He will be facing the New York Knicks and they're currently ranked 23rd in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs. Additionally, they're ranked dead last in that regard over their last three games. I feel this will lead to Deng scoring between 22 and 32.

(PF) Chris Bosh - Miami Heat - $7,900

(PF) Chris Bosh - Miami Heat - $7,900 Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Over his past five games, this former Georgia Tech standout has averaged 37.9 fantasy points and I have a sneaking suspicion that he may exceed that average tonight. He will be facing the New York Knicks and they're ranked 24th against opposing PFs over their last five games. Call me crazy, but I feel that we'll be seeing 40-plus from Bosh tonight.

Over his past five games, this former Georgia Tech standout has averaged 37.9 fantasy points and I have a sneaking suspicion that he may exceed that average tonight. He will be facing the New York Knicks and they're ranked 24th against opposing PFs over their last five games. Call me crazy, but I feel that we'll be seeing 40-plus from Bosh tonight.

(PF) Ersan Ilyasova - Detroit Pistons - $5,200

(PF) Ersan Ilyasova - Detroit Pistons - $5,200 Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
In his last game against tonight's opponent, the Boston Celtics, Ersan Ilyasova scored 24.4 fantasy points and he should be able to produce a similar line tonight. Boston is currently ranked 27th in defensive efficiency against opposing PFs and they've shown no signs of improvement. This should lead to Ilyasova scoring 26-plus.

In his last game against tonight's opponent, the Boston Celtics, Ersan Ilyasova scored 24.4 fantasy points and he should be able to produce a similar line tonight. Boston is currently ranked 27th in defensive efficiency against opposing PFs and they've shown no signs of improvement. This should lead to Ilyasova scoring 26-plus.

(C) DeAndre Jordan - Los Angeles Clippers - $7,900

(C) DeAndre Jordan - Los Angeles Clippers - $7,900 Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
DeAndre Jordan has scored at least 30 fantasy points over his last six games. This includes scoring 40-plus in his last two contests. I feel that he has a great chance to score 40-plus for a third straight night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland is currently ranked 27th against opposing centers and this should lead to at least 40 for Jordan.

DeAndre Jordan has scored at least 30 fantasy points over his last six games. This includes scoring 40-plus in his last two contests. I feel that he has a great chance to score 40-plus for a third straight night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland is currently ranked 27th against opposing centers and this should lead to at least 40 for Jordan.

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