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Fantasy Pick-and-Roll: Tuesday's top daily basketball plays

Mark L. Baer / USA Today Sports

DFS players are facing a somewhat lean schedule for the second straight night, but there are certainly bargains to be had. Here's a quick look at the best plays on Tuesday's six-game NBA schedule (values courtesy DraftKings):

Point Guard

Reggie Jackson, OKC (@ MIL, $6,500)

Jackson remains reasonably priced despite having played at least 40 minutes in each of his first four games this season. While his shot remains clunky - he enters Tuesday's game in Milwaukee hitting on just 37 percent of his attempts - he'll continue to see the volume and will be an incredible bargain once those shots start falling. He also does enough in other categories to produce great value even if the shots aren't going in.

Others to consider: Brandon Knight, MIL (vs. OKC, $7,300), Darren Collison, SAC (@ DAL, $6,300), Devin Harris, DAL (vs. SAC, $4,600)

Bargain play: Greivis Vasquez, TOR ($3,700)

Shooting Guard

Jeremy Lamb, OKC (@ MIL, $3,900)

Lamb was the darling of 50/50 and GPP lineups alike Sunday, going off for 33.75 points on DraftKings while priced at a dirt-cheap $3,500. He's only $400 more expensive against the Bucks, making him another must-target player at a position that is traditionally difficult to fill. Lamb will likely play at least 35 minutes and will be counted upon to provide points and rebounds; you won't find a better option at this price, at any position.

Others to consider: DeMar DeRozan, TOR (vs. ORL, $8,100), Klay Thompson, GS (vs. SA), $6,500, Wesley Matthews, POR (vs. CHA, $6,100)

Bargain play: Ben McLemore, SAC (@ DAL, $3,600)

Small Forward

Draymond Green, GS (vs. SA, $6,200)

Green is fantasy's ultimate Swiss Army Knife, contributing in all meaningful categories to the point where he's a sneaky daily play. Add in the fact that he's now a fixture in the starting lineup, and that the Warriors will be hosting a Spurs team that needed a spirited fourth-quarter rally to upend the Los Angeles Clippers a night earlier, and Green is a daily must-start (though his value may take a minor hit if Klay Thompson returns from a hand injury.) 

Others to consider: Rudy Gay, SAC (@ DAL, $7,700), Kawhi Leonard, SA (@ GS, $5,900), Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, CHA (@ POR, $4,200)

Bargain play: Khris Middleton, MIL (vs. OKC, $3,100)

Power Forward

Jordan Hill, LAL (@ MEM, $5,300)

Hill emerged as a terrific value play late last season, and has assumed a similar role to start the 2014-15 campaign. Hill's averages of 14.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks are certainly sustainable considering the lack of competition for playing time at center. Hill has reached the 30-minute mark in each of his last four games, and has scored fewer than 30 fantasy points just once in that span. Start him with confidence.

Others to consider: Serge Ibaka, OKC (@ MIL, $7,400), Zach Randolph, MEM (@ LAL, $7,100), Amir Johnson, TOR (vs. ORL, $5,100)

Bargain play: Patrick Patterson, TOR (vs. ORL, $3,800)

Center

Marc Gasol, MEM (@ LAL, $7,500)

Gasol has been relatively quiet over his last three games, averaging just 32.5 fantasy points in that span. That has dropped his value by $500 - and just in time for a showdown with a Lakers side allowing an absurd 112.7 points per game. Los Angeles doesn't have a single player on the roster than can deal with Gasol in the post, and he should have a field day on the low block while contributing a healthy portion of rebounds and blocked shots.

Others to consider: DeMarcus Cousins, SAC (@ DAL, $9,900), Andrew Bogut, GS (vs. SA, $5,800), Larry Sanders, MIL (vs. OKC, $5,400)

Bargain play: Chris Kaman, POR (vs. CHA, $3,500)

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