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FanDuel. I like Andrew Wiggins in this matchup against the Lakers. He’ll be needed for big minutes to matchup with LeBron James defensively - he’s cleared this line in 11/14 games at 26+ minutes playing alongside Steph Curry. The Lakers also struggle with off-ball activity and against transition, both of which are Wiggins’ preferred playtypes. I’d play this line up to over 16.5 points.
After averaging just 5.1 assists per game last season, Stephen Curry is averaging 6.6 assists this season. That has included him recording at least seven assists in three of his last four games. The Lakers have the 10th-worst defensive rating in the league, which has contributed to them allowing the eighth-most assists per game. Curry has a favorable opportunity to hit this over.
When LeBron James returned on the 15th to beat the Grizzlies he looked renewed. He gained what he had lost before coming back from injury. Then he exhibited his old leadership skills in two straight wins at Sacramento. He's back, he's very much involved, and he's playing in the spotlight against the struggling Warriors team. They can't get things right with newly acquired Dennis Schroeder who is not playing well and suddenly Steph Curry is not playing well. The Warriors have lost four of their last five, all to good teams but they still lost. I'm seeing positives from the Lakers and sleepiness from the Warriors. Lakers to cover.