Squad Up Daily NBA Fantasy Dose: No Blue Monday for red-hot Westbrook in L.A.

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Here is a look at the Squad Up daily NBA fantasy picture for Monday, Jan. 16 (afternoon games excluded):

Dynamic Duos

• PG Russell Westbrook (111K) and SG Victor Oladipo (50K), Thunder (at Clippers): You can't really afford to fade Westbrook on a four-game slate - so don't do it. The triple-double machine has been solid in three meetings with the Clippers so far this season, averaging 27 points, 10.7 rebounds and 9.3 assists in just 32.3 minutes per game. Oladipo is a nice compliment at a reasonable price.

• PG Chris Paul (84K) and C Deandre Jordan (70K), Clippers (vs. Thunder): If you do decide to take a pass on Westbrook, you will do just fine opting for Paul, who has been sensational over his previous four games (17.8 points, 12.3 assists, 2.7 steals). Jordan has been equally as impressive, averaging 14.7 points, 18 rebounds and two blocks while shooting a blistering 72.5 percent from the field in six January games.

Bargain Plays

• SG Kyle Korver (30K), Cavaliers (at Warriors): Korver was quiet in his first two games with the Cavaliers, but he broke out Friday with 18 points and five rebounds in a win over the Kings. Monday's tilt in Golden State is expected to be a shootout, which is exactly the kind of game Korver thrives in; fire him up in all formats, but be aware of his low floor if his 3-point shot isn't falling.

• C Tyson Chandler (45K), Suns (vs. Jazz): There might not be a lot of daily fantasy value in this one, so opt for the safest, most cost-effective play. The honor belongs to Chandler, who is averaging 8.7 points and an absurd 15.5 rebounds through six games in January. Not even a tough matchup against Utah big man Rudy Gobert should slow down Chandler, who is a terrific secondary option if you fade Jordan.

Top Fades

• PG Eric Bledsoe (73K), Suns (vs. Jazz): While Bledsoe has fared reasonably well in two meetings with the Jazz this season (16.5 ppg, 7 rpg, 5 apg), you're taking your chances relying on an offensive breakout against a Utah team ranking first in the NBA in defensive rating, points allowed and 3-pointers against. There are better options available, even on a short slate - so ignore Bledsoe.

• PF Kevin Love (83K), Cavaliers (at Warriors): Golden State has shown, ahem, tough Love to the veteran power forward, limiting him to 51 points in six games in last year's NBA Finals. And while his numbers in their first meeting this season (20 points, six rebounds, three assists) weren't bad, they didn't provide much return on his sky-high salary. Look to save at power forward Monday rather than spending up on Love.

Contrarian Options

• SF T.J. Warren (43K), Suns (vs. Jazz): Warren likely won't see much ownership in any format Monday, with a tough matchup against Utah looming and both Kevin Durant and LeBron James likely to garner plenty of attention. But Warren is a terrific low-cost option for a Westbrook-centric lineup, having averaged 11.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 27.2 minutes so far in January. Consider him a dart throw.

• PG Kemba Walker (79K), Hornets (at Celtics): Walker will be overshadowed by Westbrook and Paul on Monday, but he's worth consideration. He's averaging 24.3 points, 5.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds so far in January and racked up 29 points in his only previous meeting with the Celtics this season. He should also see all the playing time he can handle in what should be a stiff test for Charlotte.