3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 1/12/18

Chris Paul, PG/SG, Houston Rockets

DraftKings Salary: $10,600

Chris Paul's price is up to a point we haven't seen it all year, which will hopefully scare some off him tonight. While his price requires 53 DraftKings points to reach value, Paul has averaged 55.3 DraftKings points in four games that have remained competitive since he took over as the team's primary facilitator. He's doing it all for the Houston Rockets, averaging a near triple-double with 26.3 points, 10.5 assists, and 7.3 rebounds.

He's coming off a 70-DraftKings-point performance against a strong Portland Trail Blazers team, and has a much better matchup against the Phoenix Suns tonight. Phoenix combines the league's 3rd-quickest pace with the 28th-ranked defensive efficiency to create one of the most fantasy-friendly environments, evidenced by the fact that they've allowed the 5th-most DraftKings points per game to opposing point guards.

This game has the highest over/under, while Houston's implied team total (117.25 points) is also the highest. There is a bit of a blowout risk, as Houston is favored by 7.5 points against a struggling Suns squad. If it remains competitive, though, it is tough to see Paul not reaching value.