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All throughout the 2014-15 campaign, RotoBaller will be giving you the top NBA DFS lineup picks at the guard, forward and center positions as well as a couple of sleepers for the day. Below are our favorite picks for January 28, 2015.
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Worth the Investment
James Harden (HOU, SG) - $11,100
Harden is the most expensive player on the board tonight and for good reason. Whenever Harden takes the court you should try to work him in your lineup. I think his high price tag will deter plenty of people, making it more important to have him on your roster.
In his last six games Harden has scored over 60 fantasy points three times. He has 50-60 point potential and should reach just that in what will be a good game in Houston against Dallas. Also, watch the status of Dwight Howard. If he is unavailable to play, Harden will certainly step up and carry the load.
Other Considerations: Ty Lawson (DEN, PG) - $8,700), Tyreke Evans (NOP, SG) - $8,200
Blake Griffin (LAC, PF) - $9,800
The majority of the Clippers, who have won 8-of-10 games, recent success should be accredited to Griffin. He has really opened up his game this year beyond his spectacular dunking. His mid-range shot is falling with consistency and rebounding has been superb.
Tonight Griffin matches up against the Jazz. All though it may not seem like an ideal matchup going against Enes Kanter and Rudy Gobert, I think it will be. The Clippers have various of weapons on their team and this will give Blake the opportunity to show off athleticism that is second to none.
Other Considerations: Gordon Hayward (UTA, SF) - $8,000, Jared Sullinger (BOS, PF) - $6,600
DeMarcus Cousins (SAC, C) - $10,900
Cousins will square off tonight on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Anytime Cousins has played more than 35 minutes in a game he has exceeded his 49 point average. I look for him to do the same tonight in one of the more competitive games of the evening.
Jonas Valanciunas will have the challenge of trying to contain Cousins. This will be too tall of a task for the Toronto center, as Cousins should easily have a big night.
Other Considerations: Andre Drummond (DET, C) - $8,200
Top Sleeper
D.J. Augustin (DET, PG) - $5,800
With Brandon Jennings out after tearing his achilles, the Pistons will look at Augustin to carry the point-guard duties. On Sunday, he played 37 minutes, scoring 35 points and dishing out eight assists to go along with four rebounds.
I look for Augustin to have a similar game against the awful 76ers. His price is only going to continue to rise as he improves, so take advantage of it now.
Other Consideration: Brian Roberts (CHA, PG) - $4,200
