It is a semi-short slate tonight with only six games to choose fantasy players from. Rajon Rondo is returning from a one-game suspension, Andre Drummond gets a good matchup against the Chicago Bulls, and Gordon Hayward is back to elite-level status, especially against the Phoenix Suns. Find out more below.

These are my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/6/16. I choose the players I advise for my own lineup so if all goes downhill, I'll be tumbling down right next to you. Let's do this.

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FanDuel DFS Guards

John Wall - PG, vs ORL ($9,500) 

John Wall is a little bit expensive right now on FanDuel, but he is consistently exceeding expectations. In his last four games, he has over 40 fantasy points in all of them. Against the Orlando Magic, he posted over 50 fantasy points in 39 minutes on the court. He has very high upside, but he is also very consistent. Wall controls the Washington Wizards' offense, and when Bradley Beal is shooting well from the three-point line, it only helps Wall's fantasy production. The Orlando Magic are not going to be able to slow him down, so feel free to roster the Wizards' star point guard in both 50/50 contests and tournaments tonight.

Rajon Rondo - PG, at DET ($6,200)

Rajon Rondo is returning from a one-game suspension tonight against the Detroit Pistons. One-game suspensions are really kind of dumb. This small time off likely just gave Rondo a chance to rest, which will make him better in the long run. He has been playing well of recent, and he makes for a fantastic tournament option. The Detroit Pistons are not horrendous defensively, but Rondo has legitimate triple-double potential. Two games ago, he posted over 50 fantasy points in 36 minutes with 11 rebounds, 12 assists, and 15 points. The game after that, he posted under five fantasy points in 24 minutes. The risk is there. The reward, however, is also there.

Also Consider:  Zach LaVine - SG, vs SAS ($6,000)

 

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Gordon Hayward - SF, vs PHX ($8,100) 

Gordon Hayward started to struggle for a brief couple of games after making his return to the court, but it looks like he is back on track to consistently hit value. In his last seven games, he has over 35 fantasy points in all of them. He posted over 50 fantasy points three games ago against the Miami Heat in 40 minutes on the court. He is a very effective scorer that can take over the Utah Jazz offense. The Phoenix Suns are going to push the pace of the game, which will only benefit Hayward. Use him in both 50/50 contests and tournaments without hesitation tonight.

Kristaps Porzingis - PF, at MIA ($7,600)

Kristaps Porzingis does come with a little bit of risk, but the upside is too high to pass on him tonight against the Miami Heat. In his last game, he posted 39.8 fantasy points in 35 minutes. In the game prior, he posted under 25 fantasy points in 40 minutes. Carmelo Anthony is part of the New York Knicks offense, so when he decides to take over the game, Porzingis has to simply sit back and watch. That rarely happens, though. Porzingis is generally a big part of the Knicks' scoring effort, and he has over 40 fantasy points in two of his last four games.

Also Consider:  Otto Porter - SF, vs ORL ($6,300)

 

FanDuel DFS Centers

Andre Drummond - C, vs CHI ($7,800)

Andre Drummond gets a good matchup against the Chicago Bulls tonight, and he should be able to have one of his better performances. In his last three games, he has over 30 fantasy points in all of them. Against the Boston Celtics, he posted over 45 fantasy points in 35 minutes. For that kind of upside, his price tag is reasonable. Drummond does get into foul trouble from time to time, which can hinder his fantasy production, but that is a risk most fantasy owners would be willing to take for his great upside. Use him in tournaments tonight.

Also Consider:  Bismack Biyombo - C, at WAS ($4,300)

 

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