There are several intriguing matchups on the nine-game slate Friday night. A couple of big-money players take the court, leaving daily fantasy owners with the dilemma of spending up or spending down at certain positions.

This lineup consists of a value option at center and some mid-level options at guard, both of which should help free up cap space for the likes of Anthony Davis. These are my daily fantasy NBA lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/2/16. Let's do this.

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FanDuel DFS Guards

Jrue Holiday - PG, vs LAC ($7,300)

Anthony Davis finally has some help. Since debuting after missing the first 12 games of the season, Holiday is averaging 17.1 points, 6.3 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game. The Pelicans are undoubtedly Davis' team, but it isn't a coincidence that the team begun to play better upon Holiday's return.

New Orleans and Holiday enter a tough matchup in what should be a high-scoring tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. Look for Holiday to battle with Chris Paul all game, leading to a bloated daily fantasy stat line for both of them.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - SG, @ ATL ($5,600)

There aren't too many shooting guards, listed at this low of a price, as on fire as Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. That is, over his last two contests. Caldwell-Pope will look to make it three in a row against an Atlanta Hawks team with a backcourt led by the struggling Dennis Schroder.

Caldwell-Pope has posted 40 and 39.9 fantasy points in his last two, and as become a solid stat-spreader in the early going this season. Considering Reggie Jackson has yet to suit up, Caldwell-Pope has been the best scoring option out of Detroit's backcourt alongside Ish Smith. He's affordable and frees up a ton of cap space for the names to follow on this list.

Also Consider: Chris Paul - PG, @ NO ($9,400)

 

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Kawhi Leonard - SF, vs WAS ($8,100)

Leonard has struggled a bit of late, but enters a solid matchup against the Washington Wizards Friday night. Although, struggling in daily fantasy doesn't necessarily mean struggling in real life. Leonard has scored 21 points in two straight games, but has not contributed a ton in other areas of his stat line, especially at his high price. Luckily for Leonard, the Wizards have struggled to defend forward effectively this season. He's a 40-plus fantasy point threat every time he suits up.

Anthony Davis - PF, vs LAC ($12,300)

I'm a big fan of stacking the Los Angeles Clippers/New Orleans Pelicans game Friday night. It wouldn't be a stack without one of the league's best player, and one of the most consistent producers for daily fantasy. Anthony Davis has been on a tear all season, and has posted four straight double-doubles. Over that span, The Brow has posted 40-plus points twice, 60-plus fantasy points three times, and hasn't dropped less than 58 fantasy points. We can expect the same in a fast-paced matchup, likely pinned against another solid option, Blake Griffin.

Also Consider: Jon Leuer - PF, @ ATL ($4,500)

 

FanDuel DFS Centers

Bismack Biyombo - C, @ PHI, ($4,200)

While Nikola Vucevic seems like the obvious option here, Bismack Biyombo has played 30 or more minutes in his last three contests, and is capable for producing just enough for his low price. Biyombo certainly won't blow you away with his showings, and is handcuffed to Vucevic, but could find plenty of room against the Philadelphia 76ers. Biyombo is a double-double threat, and has proved capable of doing so in limited floor time this season.

Also Consider: Karl-Anthony Towns- C, at NYK ($9,400)

 

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