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Building the Perfect NBA FanDuel Lineup For January 18 (Early)

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Let’s get to work and build the perfect NBA FanDuel lineup for January 18’s early slate.

(PG) John Wall - Washington Wizards - $10,500

(PG) John Wall - Washington Wizards - $10,500 Getty Images
John Wall has been going absolutely nuts lately. Over his last five games, he is averaging 49.3 fantasy points and he gets to face the Portland Trail Blazers today. Portland is currently ranked 23rd in defensive efficiency against opposing PGs. Due to that fact, I expect Wall to score at least 40 with a strong chance for 50-plus.

John Wall has been going absolutely nuts lately. Over his last five games, he is averaging 49.3 fantasy points and he gets to face the Portland Trail Blazers today. Portland is currently ranked 23rd in defensive efficiency against opposing PGs. Due to that fact, I expect Wall to score at least 40 with a strong chance for 50-plus.

(PG) Mario Chalmers - Memphis Grizzlies - $5,600

(PG) Mario Chalmers - Memphis Grizzlies - $5,600 Getty Images
Mario Chalmers has clearly benefited from starting PG Mike Conley dealing with an Achilles injury. Over the last five games, he's averaging 30.1 fantasy points, and I love his chances to score a similar number today facing the New Orleans Pelicans. Their defense against PGs is awful at best, so Chalmers should score 27-plus.

Mario Chalmers has clearly benefited from starting PG Mike Conley dealing with an Achilles injury. Over the last five games, he's averaging 30.1 fantasy points, and I love his chances to score a similar number today facing the New Orleans Pelicans. Their defense against PGs is awful at best, so Chalmers should score 27-plus.

(SG) Arron Afflalo - New York Knicks - $5,100

(SG) Arron Afflalo - New York Knicks - $5,100 Getty Images
In two games against the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Arron Afflalo has averaged over 30 fantasy points. He will get to face them again today and should produce similar numbers. The 76ers are currently ranked 19th in defensive efficiency against opposing SGs, and this bodes well for Afflalo to score between 25 and 35 fantasy points.

In two games against the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Arron Afflalo has averaged over 30 fantasy points. He will get to face them again today and should produce similar numbers. The 76ers are currently ranked 19th in defensive efficiency against opposing SGs, and this bodes well for Afflalo to score between 25 and 35 fantasy points.

(SG) Rodney Hood - Utah Jazz - $5,100

(SG) Rodney Hood - Utah Jazz - $5,100 Getty Images
Over his last four games, Rodney Hood is averaging 22.7 fantasy points. He will need to score at least 25.5 in order to justify his price, and I like his chances to do so against the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte is ranked 22nd against opposing SGs, and this should lead to Hood scoring at least 25 with a decent chance for 30-plus.

Over his last four games, Rodney Hood is averaging 22.7 fantasy points. He will need to score at least 25.5 in order to justify his price, and I like his chances to do so against the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte is ranked 22nd against opposing SGs, and this should lead to Hood scoring at least 25 with a decent chance for 30-plus.

(SF) Marcus Morris - Detroit Pistons - $5,100

(SF) Marcus Morris - Detroit Pistons - $5,100 Getty Images
In two games against the Chicago Bulls this season, Marcus Morris is averaging 33.4 fantasy points and should score a similar number today. The Bulls are currently ranked 24th in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs. Additionally, they've been performing worse against the position lately. Morris should score 30-plus.

In two games against the Chicago Bulls this season, Marcus Morris is averaging 33.4 fantasy points and should score a similar number today. The Bulls are currently ranked 24th in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs. Additionally, they've been performing worse against the position lately. Morris should score 30-plus.

(SF) Al-Farouq Aminu - Portland Trail Blazers - $5,100

(SF) Al-Farouq Aminu - Portland Trail Blazers - $5,100 Getty Images
Al-Farouq Aminu has been somewhat inconsistent this season, and his fantasy outputs have been all over the place. However, he should have one of his better performances against the Washington Wizards today. The Wizards are ranked 27th in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs, which bodes well for Aminu to score 25-plus.

Al-Farouq Aminu has been somewhat inconsistent this season, and his fantasy outputs have been all over the place. However, he should have one of his better performances against the Washington Wizards today. The Wizards are ranked 27th in defensive efficiency against opposing SFs, which bodes well for Aminu to score 25-plus.

(PF) Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans - $10,300

(PF) Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans - $10,300 Getty Images
The New Orleans Pelicans square off against the Memphis Grizzlies today, and this will be an excellent matchup for Anthony Davis. The Brow scored 57.8 fantasy points in his last game against Memphis, and they are currently ranked 23rd against opposing PFs. As long as Davis doesn't get hurt again, he should score 48-plus.

The New Orleans Pelicans square off against the Memphis Grizzlies today, and this will be an excellent matchup for Anthony Davis. The Brow scored 57.8 fantasy points in his last game against Memphis, and they are currently ranked 23rd against opposing PFs. As long as Davis doesn't get hurt again, he should score 48-plus.

(PF) Trey Lyles - Utah Jazz - $4,200

(PF) Trey Lyles - Utah Jazz - $4,200 Getty Images
Trey Lyles has been taking full advantage of his recent opportunities due to Derrick Favors being hurt. Over his past five games receiving starter minutes, Lyles is averaging 22.3 fantasy points. He will face the Charlotte Hornets today, and they're ranked 22nd against opposing PFs. Call me crazy, but I foresee a 25-plus game for the young Canadian.

Trey Lyles has been taking full advantage of his recent opportunities due to Derrick Favors being hurt. Over his past five games receiving starter minutes, Lyles is averaging 22.3 fantasy points. He will face the Charlotte Hornets today, and they're ranked 22nd against opposing PFs. Call me crazy, but I foresee a 25-plus game for the young Canadian.

(C) Andre Drummond - Detroit Pistons - $8,800

(C) Andre Drummond - Detroit Pistons - $8,800 Getty Images
In his last game against today's opponent, the Chicago Bulls, Andre Drummond scored a ridiculous 70.7 fantasy points. While he probably won't repeat such an amazing feat today, he will have another great game. Chicago is currently ranked 25th against opposing centers, and this should lead to Drummond scoring 45-plus.

In his last game against today's opponent, the Chicago Bulls, Andre Drummond scored a ridiculous 70.7 fantasy points. While he probably won't repeat such an amazing feat today, he will have another great game. Chicago is currently ranked 25th against opposing centers, and this should lead to Drummond scoring 45-plus.

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