With there being 11 games on the NBA schedule for Saturday, FanDuel players won't lack for options when it comes to filling their lineups. Six NBA players have FanDuel salary cap numbers of $9,000 or higher, with New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis($11,600) being the most expensive option and Houston Rockets guard James Harden ($11,500) next in line. Both players have proven throughout the season that they're going to get their numbers regardless of the opposition, but with Harden going up against the San Antonio Spurs for the second time this week there's the possibility of some using that as a reason to take Davis instead.
But keep in mind that Harden accounted for 54.9 FanDuel points in Houston's 101-99 win over the Spurs Wednesday night, and that's with him turning the ball over eight times. Harden finished the game with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists, his first triple-double of the season and the fifth time in nine games in which he's dished out at least 15 assists in a game. Here are the FanDuel roster picks for Saturday's games, working within the rules of a nine-player roster with a $60,000 salary cap. (Getty)
PG: Kyle Lowry, Toronto
Opponent: vs. New York
Price: $7,800
Lowry's accounted for at least 40 FanDuel points in each of his last three games, and there's a good chance that the streak gets extended to four Saturday night. The Knicks rank 26th in points allowed and 29th in defensive rating, and while the individual matchup of Lowry vs. Derrick Rose looks appealing on paper neither Rose nor Knicks backup Brandon Jennings would be considered to be a lockdown defender. And with Courtney Lee having to devote his attention to DeMar DeRozan, it's not hard to see this setting up as a big night for Lowry. (Getty)
PG: D'Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers
Opponent: at New Orleans
Price: $5,800
Given the price tag and the opposition, Russell provides good value as the second point guard on FanDuel rosters. That being said Russell is coming off of his worst FanDuel output of the season, as he tallied just 13.5 points in the Lakers' win over Sacramento Thursday night (he also posted this number against the Pacers on November 1). Russell's scored 24 FanDuel points or more in seven of the Lakers' nine games this season, and he's well-positioned to move that count to eight out of ten with the Pelicans using Tim Frazier and E'Twaun Moore as their starting backcourt. (Getty)
SG: DeMar DeRozan, Toronto
Opponent: vs. New York
Price: $9,000
What was said about Lowry is the case for DeRozan as well: playing against a bad defensive team, DeRozan stands to put up some good numbers Saturday night. DeRozan's tallied at least 40.8 FanDuel points in seven of Toronto's eight games this season, and even with his reliance on the mid-range game DeRozan leads the NBA in scoring and is averaging just under five rebounds per game. (Getty)
SG: Lou Williams, Los Angeles Lakers
Opponent: at New Orleans
Price: $5,000
Williams and fellow guard Jordan Clarkson have been reliable bench scorers for the Lakers thus far, and under first year head coach the entire roster looks rejuvenated. In the case of Williams he's averaging just over 25 FanDuel points per night, with his lone output below 20 points coming against the Thunder back on October 30 (11.2 FanDuel points). Look for that productivity to continue, especially against a Pelicans backcourt that is still lacking from a depth standpoint. (Getty)
SF: Gordon Hayward, Utah
Opponent: at Miami
Price: $7,400
Since returning to the court Hayward has scored at least 31 FanDuel points in each of his four games this season. With George Hill (sprained right thumb) having missed the last three games, Hayward's return came at a good time for the Jazz. Hill didn't play Friday night against Orlando, and with tonight's game in Miami marking the end of Utah's five-game road trip it wouldn't be a shock if Hill sat this one out as well. Hayward will produce points either way, but no Hill likely means even more FanDuel scoring from the 6-foot-8 wing. (Getty)
Danilo Gallinari, Denver
Opponent: vs. Detroit
Price: $6,000
Gallinari's coming off of his lowest FanDuel output of the season, as he registered just 13.2 points in Denver's loss to the Warriors Thursday night. Detroit has some athletic wings who can make things difficult for Gallinari, but they aren't Golden State. For the price tag Gallinari's a good choice for a second small forward spot, and he should rebound from Thursday's disappointing outing. (Getty)
PF: Jabari Parker, Milwaukee
Opponent: at Orlando
Price: $7,400
Wednesday's 26.4 point outing against the Rockets Wednesday night ended a streak of six straight games in which Parker tallied at least 32 FanDuel points (season average: 32.7). In Milwaukee's win over Orlando on November 21, Parker finished with 22 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals. Parker's scored 22 points or more in five of his last seven games, and even with the Magic's front court depth this is a game where he has a good chance of making it six out of eight. (Getty)
PF: Gorgui Dieng, Minnesota
Opponent: vs. L.A. Clippers
Price: $5,000
Admittedly this is a tough matchup for Dieng and the Timberwolves, with the Clippers countering with the tandem of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan as their starting front line with Marreese Speights coming off the bench. But with averages of 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, Dieng stands a good chance of still being a solid supplementary option for FanDuel rosters. Averaging 28.1 FanDuel points per game this season, Dieng tallied 39.7 points in Minnesota's last game. (Getty)
C: Rudy Gobert, Utah
Opponent: at Miami
Price: $6,500
Utah's game in Miami means a matchup with Hassan Whiteside, now the focal point of the Heat attack. Gobert will have his hands full, but as one of the best defenders in the NBA he's equipped to hold his own in the post. Averaging 28.2 FanDuel points per game this season, Gobert produced 37.1 points in Utah's win in Orlando Friday night (13 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks). His value comes in rebounds and blocked shots, and if Gobert can get into double figures scoring-wise that's icing on the cake. (Getty)
FanDuel NBA Lineup Picks, Analysis & Advice for November 12