Wednesday's NBA schedule consists of a season-high (thus far) ten games, giving FanDuel players a host of options from which to choose as they look to fill out their nine-man rosters. Among those on the board are consistent triple-double threats in Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook ($12,000), Houston Rockets guard James Harden ($11,200) and New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis ($10,700), all of whom benefit from systems that make them the focal point.
With Westbrook and Harden, they're ball-dominant guards (while Harden isn't listed as a point guard on FanDuel, he essentially is one within Mike D'Antoni's system) who will see plenty of the ball to create either for themselves or their teammates. As for Davis, he's the top option on a team that has yet to win a game this season. Davis, while he won't get the assist numbers that Westbrook and Harden will, is averaging three steals and three blocks per game thus far.
Each player, and their price tag, offers up the following question: do you build your roster around one expensive but highly productive option, or do you look to spread your money around more evenly? Here are today's picks to consider for your FanDuel lineup. (Getty)
PG: Sergio Rodriguez, Philadelphia 76ers
Opponent: at Charlotte Hornets
Price: $5,100
Playing in the NBA for the first time since 2010, Rodriguez has proven to be more valuable than many anticipated when it was first announced that Jerryd Bayless would miss time due to injury. Rodriguez is averaging 12.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game thus far, and with his ability to read the pick and roll the assists should continue to rack up. This could be a spot where you look to save some money for other roster spots while also getting good value, and there are far worse options than Rodriguez at this price tag. (Getty)
SG: DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors
Opponent: at Washington Wizards
Price: $8,100
DeRozan is averaging 42.7 FanDuel points per game thus far, scoring 35 points per game while also grabbing 5.3 rebounds per contest for the Raptors. He's going to get his opportunities, primarily in the mid-range while also averaging nearly eight free throws per game. There may not be many other statistical categories in which DeRozan provides value to a roster, but when a guy who's getting 26 shots a night is also shooting nearly 54 percent from the field he can put FanDuel points on the board. (Getty)
SF: T.J. Warren, Phoenix Suns
Opponent: vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Price: $5,500
Warren's averaging 21.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game this season, and from a FanDuel standpoint he's been good for 32.7 points per night. Warren's scored 26 points or more in two of the Suns' four games this season, and he's averaging nearly two steals per game as well. Attempting nearly 17 shots per night, Warren will have the opportunity to make up for the lack of production in the assists area (1.0 per game) especially if Booker (toe) is once again held out. (Getty) PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: T.J. Warren #12 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a shot against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 30, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106 -100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PF: Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Opponent: at Memphis Grizzlies
Price: $10,700
With Davis averaging a staggering 65.8 FanDuel points per night, his value far outweighs the price tag. On a team that overall is pretty bad, especially given the absences of Jrue Holiday, Tyreke Evans and Quincy Pondexter, Davis is going to be asked to do an awful lot for the Pelicans (which likely won't change when those guys return). It wouldn't be a bad idea to build your FanDuel squad around Davis, and with the Grizzlies countering with JaMychal Green and Zach Randolph at the four the Pelican big man could be in for another big night. (Getty)
PF: Tobias Harris, Detroit Pistons
Opponent: at Brooklyn Nets
Price: $6,200
Averaging 20.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, Harris has been a productive option alongside center Andre Drummond in the Pistons' starting lineup. He's averaging just over 32 FanDuel points per night, and with Detroit needing to get quality spacing (to help Drummond get good looks around the basket) Harris is an option to consider not only for tonight but in future games as well. Brooklyn is a team that Detroit can exploit at the power forward position, which should mean a good night for Harris. (Getty)
C: Steven Adams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Opponent: at L.A. Clippers
Price: $5,000
Adams faces a tough matchup in Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, but at this price tag he's the best available option. Accounting for an average of 28 FanDuel points per night, Adams is averaging 13.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game for the Thunder. He'll get chances to score in pick and roll situations, and there should be plenty of rebound opportunities as well given the offensive firepower on the court for both teams. (Getty)
FanDuel NBA Picks, Advice & Analysis for November 2