December 26, 2017

Daniel Marcus highlights the top FanDuel NBA DFS lineup picks for 12/26/17, and a couple of sleepers to consider while building daily rosters.

This Tuesday slate isn't on the level of the Christmas slate, but there is still a heavier slate than usual with eight games. There aren't many elite level players on the slate, especially if Giannis is held out of action.

That makes it a pretty easy night to build around one or two favorite studs. Andre Drummond will be major piece of all my lineups. Other interesting studs on the slate include Kyle Lowry, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Khris Middleton.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/26/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays on FanDuel.

FanDuel DFS Guards

Andrew Harrison - PG, @PHO ($4,500)

Mario Chalmers has fallen out of favor in Memphis, which has opened up consistent minutes for Harrison as he has averaged 25.4 minutes over his past games. That figure has only gone up since Chalmer’s minutes have been drastically cut, as Harrison has seen 32 and 34 minutes in those two games respectively. While his FD production hasn’t been as consistent as his minutes, Harrison will be in a pace up game against one of the worst defensive teams in the league.

Delon Wright - PG, @DAL ($3,700)

Delon Wright has worked his way back from injury and has carved out a clear role in the rotation, having steadily seen his minutes rise to a level between 25 and 27 minutes per game. In his five games since returning to the lineup, Wright has averaged .9349 FD points per minute. With his price tag at just $3,700 despite both his minutes and production, Wright is a great value play on Tuesday night.

 Wayne Ellington - SG, vs. ORL ($4,600)

Dion Waiters is out  due to an ankle injury so minutes will open up for Wayne Ellington against a Magic team that is depleted by injury and has allowed opposing shooting guards 46 FD points per game over their past 10 games. This is a still a risky play as Ellington doesn't do much besides score, but if he gets in a groove he could break the slate. That said, he is best suited as a tournament play.

Other DFS Guard to Consider: Khris Middleton - SG, vs. CHI ($8,000), Malcolm Brogdon - SG, vs. CHI ($5,300) (if Giannis is out again)

FanDuel DFS Forwards

Derrick Favors - PF, @DEN ($5,600)

Favors has been in line for big minutes with Rudy Gobert going down once again, but that hasn’t led to big results. That isn’t necessarily a surprise as he has gone against two of the slowest paced teams in the NBA since Gobert's most recent injury. That will change a bit on Tuesday night, though the Nuggets aren’t as fast paced as many would presume, making his matchup more appealing than his prior two. His price is still well down from his peak price at or above 7K, but his role is now the same as when he was priced that way. Take advantage of that while it remains the case.

Zach Randolph - PF, @LAC ($6,000)

Randolph is no longer dropping 45 to 50 points a night and he's also no longer taking 20 shots a game. However, he's still getting consistent minutes and his price has dropped $1,500 in just 10 days. That puts him at a reasonable price point, he's paid 5X value off in two of his last three games and three of his past five. He will go against a depleted Clippers lineup low on bigs on Tuesday which gives him a strong chance to do so again. Randolph is likely to be a forgotten man due to his recent fall off, but he is a perfect cash-game play.

Wilson Chandler - SF, vs. UTA ($5,000)

Utah isn't usually a desirable team to pick on, but Chandler is in a nice spot as the Jazz are actually vulnerable against wing players. His minutes reflect that he's finally healthy, he's averaged nearly 35 minutes per game over his past five, but his price hasn't jumped enough to reflect that. Chandler is likely to go under the radar thanks to his slow start to the season as well as his matchup against the Jazz. He's unlikely to have a massive performance but has a safe floor and is a solid cash game play as a result.

Other DFS Forward to Consider: Josh Richardson - SF, vs. ORL ($6,000)

FanDuel DFS Centers

Andre Drummond - C, vs. IND ($9,300)

Targeting the Pacers with bigs is always a good option, and tonight is an easy night to do so as Andre Drummond is an elite option and there aren't a ton of spots to pay up throughout the slate. Drummond most recently posted a 51.1 FD point night against the Pacers, illustrating he has the ability to pay off his price tag. He will be the center piece of all my lineups tonight.

Other DFS Centers to Consider: DeAndre Jordan - C, vs. SAC ($8,200)

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