We are back to a short, five-game slate tonight, but that does not mean that the NBA daily fantasy action will be lacking. There are quite a few good games to choose from.
Read on for the top daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel (1/19/17). The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on FanDuel.
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Eric Bledsoe - PG, at CLE ($8,000)
The Cleveland Cavaliers did not look good against the Golden State Warriors last night, but LeBron James and company will be looking for a little bit of revenge tonight against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns are going to attempt to keep this game close, and the only way that happens is if Eric Bledsoe is scoring early and often. In his last game, which was against the Utah Jazz, he posted over 55 fantasy points in 37 minutes. He will be looking for similar fantasy statistics tonight. Roster him in both 50/50 contests and tournaments, but he is better in the latter.
Bradley Beal - SG, at NYK ($7,200)
Bradley Beal is one of the Washington Wizards top scoring options, especially from beyond the arc, so he is always worth consideration in tournaments, especially against a terrible defensive team like the New York Knicks. In his last four games, he has over 39 fantasy points in two of them. He is not a very consistent option, so scrap him in cash games, but roster him in tournaments for his upside.
Also Consider: Devin Booker - SG, at CLE ($6,400)
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LeBron James - SF, vs PHX ($10,500)
Generally speaking, LeBron James does not really put the hammer down, so to speak, against teams that do not pose a huge threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers chances of winning a game, but tonight is a special situation. The Golden State Warriors embarrassed James and company last night, and the poor Phoenix Suns are going to have to take the brunt of the Cavs frustration. It will be interesting to see how James responds. Roster him in both 50/50 contests and tournaments. He is the best small forward option on the board tonight.
Carmelo Anthony - SF, vs WAS ($7,700)
With Kristaps Porzingis not likely to suit up tonight against the Washington Wizards, Carmelo Anthony can be rostered in both 50/50 contests and tournaments. Melo is the star of the show, and when Porzingis is not around to steal shots from him, he tends to dominate, at least from a fantasy perspective. In his last five games, he has over 35 fantasy points in three of them. The Washington Wizards are going to push the pace of this game, and that will only benefit Melo.
Also Consider: Markieff Morris - PF, at NYK ($6,100)
FanDuel DFS Centers
Karl-Anthony Towns - C, at LAC ($10,100)
Karl-Anthony Towns has been performing entirely too well of recent to pass on him in 50/50 contests or tournaments. He is worth every penny of his high price tag. Tonight, he will look to continue to excel against the Los Angeles Clippers, a team that should keep this game very close for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Towns has over 54 fantasy points in three of his last five games and over 40 fantasy points in four of them. Roster him in all leagues without any hesitation whatsoever.
Also Consider: Marcin Gortat - C, at NYK ($5,800)
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