This article is part of our Yahoo DFS Basketball series.
After a limited schedule on Halloween, the NBA is back in the full swing of things Wednesday with 12 games on the schedule. With so many options to choose from, let's narrow down the best ones you want to consider for your Yahoo lineup.
GUARDS
Kyrie Irving, BOS vs. SAC ($44): Irving has shined as the focal point of the Celtics offense as he is averaging 40.7 Yahoo points per game this season. While his scoring is actually down a little at 21.7 points per game, he's putting up valuable numbers across the board by also averaging 3.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers per game. This has the makings of another big game Wednesday against the Kings.
Jarrett Jack, NY vs. HOU ($11): Jack has played at least 26 minutes in each of the last three games and has scored at least 23.1 Yahoo points in all three of those contest. While has hasn't provided much offense, he has dished out at least nine assists in both of his last two games. In what could be a high scoring contest against the Rockets, Jack makes for a nice value play at this price.
Guard to Avoid
Mike Conley, MEM vs. ORL ($33): Conley (Achilles) is questionable to play Wednesday, but you should stay away from him even if he does play. He has struggled to find consistency this season, scoring 29.2 Yahoo points or less in four of his seven games. Let someone else take the risk on him.
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FORWARDS
Ben Simmons, PHI vs. ATL ($43): Simmons is one of the few players who has been able to put up elite stats in his first season in the NBA. His all-around production leaves him with a high floor as he is averaging 18.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game. This has the makings of being another great performance against one of the worst teams in the NBA in the Hawks.
Domantas Sabonis, IND at CLE ($14): Sabonis has done an excellent job filling in for Myles Turner (concussion) as he has posted a double-double in four of his last five games. He's also been able to help facilitate the Pacers offense as he has recorded at least five assists in two of his last four games. He can provide plenty of value at this price against a struggling Cavaliers defense.
Forward to Avoid
Serge Ibaka, TOR at DEN ($24): Once one of the elite shot blockers in the NBA, Ibaka (knee) is averaging only 1.2 blocks per game. He is only averaging 5.0 rebounds per game and provides almost nothing in the assist department, resulting in just 24.2 Yahoo points per game this season. He's listed as probable for this game, but avoid him even if he does play.
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CENTERS
Nikola Jokic, DEN vs. TOR ($43): Jokic got off to a disappointing start to the season, scoring 29.2 Yahoo points or less in two of his first three games. He's back on track now though as he has scored at least 44.5 Yahoo points in each of the last three games. His ability to provide excellent numbers in multiple categories makes him a valuable option even at this expensive price.
Robin Lopez, CHI at MIA ($19): Lopez has been one of the best offensive weapons for the Bulls this season as he is averaging 14.2 points per game. The Bulls don't have much depth up front, leaving Lopez to average at least 30 minutes per game for only the second time in his career. If you need to save money at center, Lopez is your man.
Center to Avoid
Nikola Vucevic, ORL at MEM ($37): Vucevic started out the season on fire as he scored at least 47.1 Yahoo points in his first three games. He's cooled off since, scoring 34.7 Yahoo points or less in each of his last four games. At this price, that's just not enough production.
