Moneyball NBA picks – Sunday 7th February 2016

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Picks for Sunday 7^th February 2016:

POINT GUARD: 

Russell Westbrook (OKC) – $11,500

Opponent – Golden State Warriors
Average for season – 49.1 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 57.0 Fantasy Points

This is going to be an epic contest between two of the best point guards of the game. Take your pick as to which one you will think will score better as both scores will be huge.

Stephen Curry (GSW) – $10,600

Opponent – Oklahoma City Thunder
Average for season – 45.1 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 49.0 Fantasy Points

See above – this match-up is going to be epic!

Derrick Rose (CHI) – $5,600

Opponent – Minnesota Timberwolves
Average for season – 25.0 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 38.7 Fantasy Points

Rose is showing the sort of form that one him the MVP a few year ago. Jump on whilst his hot because an injury could be just around the corner.

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SHOOTING GUARD:

James Harden (HOU) – $11,100

Opponent – Portland Trail-Blazers
Average for season – 45.8 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 54.2 Fantasy Points

Will be looking to bounce back after a poor game against the Suns in his last start.

CJ McCollum (POR) – $7,500

Opponent – Houston Rockets
Average for season – 32.0 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 33.2 Fantasy Points

Will be matched up here against the Rockets guards. Enough said.

Rodney Hood (UTA) – $5,900

Opponent – Phoenix Suns
Average for season – 22.6 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 22.4 Fantasy Points

Hood has a great match-up here against the hapless Suns and is in great form. A perfect mix.

 

SMALL FORWARD:

Kevin Durant (OKC) – $11,100

Opponent – Golden State Warriors
Average for season – 45.0 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 48.7 Fantasy Points

Durant will want to put his full range of skills on show to help the Thunder show they are legitimate contenders.

Gordon Hayward (UTA) – $8,200

Opponent – Phoenix Suns
Average for season – 31.6 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 32.3 Fantasy Points

Hayward has had a couple of down games so this is a great opportunity for him to bounce back against the under-manned Suns.

Stanley Johnson (DET) – $4,200

Opponent – Indiana Pacers
Average for season – 16.5 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 26.9 Fantasy Points

Tough match-up against the Pacers but is showing some great touch in the starting line-up in place of the injured Caldwell-Pope.

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POWER FORWARD:

Draymond Green (GSW) – $8,800

Opponent – Oklahoma City Thunder
Average for season – 39.3 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 46.4 Fantasy Points

Going for his third triple-double in a row in what should be a great game against the Thunder.

Derrick Favors (UTA) – $6,400

Opponent – Phoenix Suns
Average for season – 30.8 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 36.4 Fantasy Points

Another player up against the Suns. There will be plenty of points to go around and Favors should get his share.

Josh Smith (HOU) – $3,500

Opponent – Portland Trailblazers
Average for season – 14.5 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 20.9 Fantasy Points

Has been a solid play every time he hits the court since the trade back to the Rockets.

CENTRE:

Dwight Howard (HOU) – $8,400

Opponent – Portland Trailblazers
Average for season – 33.2 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 26.1 Fantasy Points

The Blazers give up so many points to opposition Centres. Watch Howard dominate this one.

Marcin Gortat (WAS) – $6,900

Opponent – Charlotte Hornets
Average for season – 29.1 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 29.3 Fantasy Points

The Hornets are very weak at the Centre position so Gortat should be a lock for a double-double and a great value game.

Boban Marjanovic (SAS) – $3,600

Opponent – Los Angeles Lakers
Average for season – 11.5 Fantasy Points
Average for last 3 – 9.7 Fantasy Points

A massive risk here but if big Boban gets any sort of decent court time he will be a great value play due to his great efficiency.

There you have it, my picks for Sunday 7^th February 2016. Let me know your thoughts via Twitter – @pearcey47

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