Daily Fantasy Basketball Game Scripts to Target on 2/1/17

Eric Bledsoe, PG, Phoenix Suns

FanDuel Price: $9,400

After a ridiculous four-game stretch during which he averaged 51.6 FanDuel points, Eric Bledsoe has slowed down a bit recently. Still, he has shown elite upside when in the right spot, with three of his last eight games going for 55-plus FanDuel points, so he could still pay off his bloated salary in tonight's revenge game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The over/under in this game currently sits at 220.5, which is the third-highest on the slate. The Phoenix Suns have an implied team total of 109 points, which is the seventh-highest of any team. Thanks to their blistering pace, nearly all of their games have been played with a high implied team total this season. However, only about half of their games have featured an over/under of at least 220 points. Per the RotoViz Game Splits App, in such games, Bledsoe has averaged 43.8 FanDuel points, as opposed to 33.8 in all other games.

While a matchup against Los Angeles is normally a daunting task for point guards due to the defense of Chris Paul, that isn't the case tonight with Austin Rivers drawing the majority of the minutes at point guard. While Paul easily leads the NBA in defensive real plus-minus, Rivers ranks 80th among 87 qualified point guards.

Bledsoe's price eliminates him from cash game consideration with so many appealing point guard options on this slate. However, his matchup and game script suggest he has some of the highest upside at any position tonight, making him an excellent tournament play.