NBA DFS Picks For Fanduel 1/6/21

This slate is going to be a tough one within the hours leading up to the start with all of the potential injury news and rest candidates. With that being said, tons of value will likely open up past the publishing of this slate, and my lineup will likely change, so make sure to stay up to date with all the news. The slate today is a large one with 11 total games, which means that the possible lineup combinations are endless, and there are numerous good plays to choose from. Let's dive into the breakdown of the NBA main slate today!

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Top Play:

De'Aaron Fox - $7,800:

De'Aaron Fox has already been my top play once on the young NBA season, and he finds himself there once again today. Fox is averaging nearly 40 FD points per game which is right on par with the output you seek at his current price, and that average is largely weighed down by a 13 point showing in a blowout. Although LaVine has improved defensively, the Bulls still struggle to guard point guards, so I predict a big showing from Fox and the fast-paced Kings.

Best Value:

Nicolas Batum - $4,400:

Nicolas Batum has seen 30+ minutes in three consecutive games, and he should be on pace for that again tonight with Paul George questionable and Kawhi possibly getting less minutes in a back-to-back game for the Clippers. Last night, Batum was able to put up a huge 40 FD point performance, so anything close to that today would be significant value at a low-cost. Buddy Hield, as well as many others, are another terrific value options too.

Fade:

Giannis Antetokounmpo - $11,400:

This game has blow-out written all over it. The Bucks will match-up with the Pistons tonight, who indubitably have one of the worst teams in the league. Giannis doesn't necessarily need a ton of minutes to put up monster performances (65 FD points in 27 minutes against Chicago), but that is not a risk I am willing to take on a big slate with tons of good options. Of course, this game isn't sure to be a blow-out, but it has as high of a chance as you will see.

Main Player Pool:

Point Guard:

Trae Young - $9,400

De'Aaron Fox - $7,800

Elfrid Payton - $5,300

Other great plays: Steph Curry - $10,000, Ben Simmons - $8,700, Malcolm Brogdon - $8,200, Kyle Lowry - $7,500, Coby White - $6,200, Payton Pritchard - $4,700 (bump if Smart doesn't play), Cole Anthony - $4,000, Lou Williams - $4,000 (bump if Paul George doesn't play), Patrick Beverley - $3,800

Shooting Guard:

Fred VanVleet - $8,000

Collin Sexton - $7,100

Buddy Hield - $5,200

Other great plays: Zach LaVine - $8,100, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - $7,500, Victor Oladipo - $7,200, Derrick Rose - $6,000, Terrence Ross - $5,500, Tyler Herro - $5,400, Eric Bledsoe - $5,300, Devonte' Graham - $5,100, Donte DiVincenzo - $4,800, Kevin Huerter - $4,500, Josh Hart - $4,400

Small Forward:

Jayson Tatum - $9,400

RJ Barrett - $6,500

Mikal Bridges - $5,500

Other great plays: Kawhi Leonard - $9,600 (more of GPP play), Brandon Ingram - $8,800, Harrison Barnes - $6,100, OG Anunoby - $5,800, Otto Porter - $5,600, Kelly Oubre - $5,300, Cedi Osman - $5,200, Bogdan Bogdanovic - $4,700, Cam Reddish - $4,600, Patrick Williams - $4,300

Power Forward:

Damontas Sabonis - $8,800

John Collins - $6,800

Nicolas Batum - $4,400

Other great plays: Julius Randle - $9,000, Pascal Siakam - $7,500, PJ Washington - $5,200, Draymond Green - $5,100, Serge Ibaka - $5,000, Kelly Olynyk - $5,000, Marvin Bagley III - $4,800, Bobby Portis - $4,700, Jae Crowder - $4,400, Thaddeus Young - $4,100

Center:

Joel Embiid - $9,900

Clint Capela - $6,500

Wendell Carter - $4,900

Other great plays: Nikola Vucevic - $8,700, Deandre Ayton - $7,200, Steven Adams - $6,000, Mitchell Robinson -$5,500, Bismack Biyombo - $5,100

Core/Lineup:

My core 3 are De'Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield, and Nicolas Batum.

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