A week of good or bad matchups can make all the difference in Fantasy basketball. And before you make any kind of claim on the waiver wire or set any lineups for Week 17, you need to see what NBA Fantasy expert Mike Barner has to say. 

Barner is one of the most respected voices in the industry, whose work has appeared in Sports Illustrated and on Yahoo, RotoWire and KFFL. He's also been featured on ESPN Radio. He digs deep into the data, examining team trends and projecting game outcomes. If there's anybody who can spot an edge in a matchup or identify a player in position to break out, it's him.

Now, Barner has studied the upcoming NBA schedule and is sharing his best and worst matchups for Week 17 of Fantasy basketball. They'll help you figure out who to sit, start, add, and drop this week. 

One thing we can tell you for this week: Barner is giving a boost to several New York Knicks players because of their upcoming schedule.

"Playing the Pelicans twice is a big win for the Fantasy values of the players on the Knicks given that they have the third-worst defensive rating in the league," Barner said. "That could mean a big week is in store for Julius Randle, who is having a monster season with averages of 22.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists. R.J. Barrett is also a must-start based on this schedule, while Reggie Bullock and Nerlens Noel can help out with three-pointers and blocks, respectively. While they are volatile options, Derrick Rose and Alec Burks are worth considering in deeper leagues for those who need scoring for their squads."

Barner has also identified a sleeper who NEEDS to be in your lineup this week because of a favorable schedule. This player should return massive Fantasy numbers in multiple categories, and he's most likely on the waiver wire in your league right now.

So who should you start and sit this week? And which overlooked sleeper could lead your team to victory? ... Join SportsLine right now to get Mike Barner's best and worst Fantasy basketball matchups for Week 17, all from one of the most respected voices in the industry!