Fantasy basketball advice: NBA FanDuel sleepers/busts for Tuesday, Jan. 19

As for what we're doing in this space: The goal here will be to direct your attention toward some players who you might not otherwise consider. If you're here and reading this, then you already know that LeBron James is really good. But when filling out a roster you can't just pick out stars. You'll blow your cap and get stuck praying to the basketball gods that a guy like Kosta Koufos gets into the game. No, if you want to win, you have to take advantage of certain matchups -- and in order to do that you have to know where to look. That's what we're here for. Also, this space is going to be used to give you advice for the games on Tuesday, Jan. 19. So, with that, let's get started.

Russell Westbrook, PG, Thunder ($10,500): He's the most expensive play of the night, but for good reason. The 103.4 points per game the Nuggets -- who OKC face on Tuesday -- are allowing is the seventh-highest number in the league. Even better: they've had lots of trouble guarding point guards. Westbrook is coming off two straight triple-doubles. A third could very well be in the cards.

Andrew Wiggins, SG, Timberwolves ($6,700): Only three teams are allowing more points per game and FanDuel points to opposing shooting guards (via Rotoworld) than the depleted Pelicans. Tyreke Evans is the only player on New Orleans' roster who could possibly matchup with the uber-athletic Wiggins, and he's banged up and might miss the game. Wiggins has been playing his best ball of the season of late, and is even shooting nearly 47 percent from the field over his last 10 games. He could explode Tuesday night.

Tyler Johnson, PG, Heat ($4,500): Both Goran Dragic and Beno Udrih will miss Miami's Tuesday night matchup with the Bucks. That means Johnson will get the start. Why his price hasn't adjusted is unclear. Johnson is averaging 14.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per-36 minutes this year. No reason to believe he won't come close to matching all those totals against a weak Milwaukee defense.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, SF, Bucks ($7,800): He's been hot of late, so it could be tempting to go with him, but if you're smart you'll stay away. For one, the Bucks are facing a Heat team holding opponents to 95.5 points per game, the second-lowest mark in the NBA. Also, they've suffocated opposing swing men all season and do really well against ones who can't shoot. None of that bodes well for the Greek Freak.

Greg Monroe, C, Bucks ($7,800): Everything written above applies here. The added caveat is that Chris Bosh, who the Heat are likely to put on Monroe, is one of the best big-men on-ball defenders in the league and the rare seven-footer with the foot speed to stick Monroe.

Brandon Knight, PG, Suns ($6,500): Only two teams are allowing opposing point guards to register more FanDuel points per game than the Pacers, the Suns' Tuesday night matchup. Only seven teams are allowing more total points. George Hill is one of the league's top perimeter defenders. Suffice to say: nothing is lining up well for Knight.

Other Notables

With Tyreke Evans hurting, Jrue Holiday becomes a great value play. ... Only three teams are allowing more FanDuel points per night to opposing centers than the Pelicans. That means Karl-Anthony Towns could be in for a big night. ... Denver and Kenneth Faried have struggled all season containing power forwards, an opportunity Serge Ibaka should be able to take advantage of.