3 NBA FanDuel Studs to Target on 12/28/17

Giannis Antetokounmpo, SF, Milwaukee Bucks

Price: $11,900

The Minnesota Timberwolves are hot. They've won five straight, including Wednesday's overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets. But, on the back end of a back-to-back, they're ripe for a monster game at the hands of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Last night, Taj Gibson, Andrew Wiggins and Jimmy Butler all got the Tom Thibodeau treatment. While Gibson played just over 40 minutes, Wiggins and Butler each played more than 42 as they carried the load with Karl-Anthony Towns (foul trouble) seeing limited action. With Minnesota likely hoping to have Wiggins and Butler keep the Greek Freak in check, it will be that much harder on tired legs and on the road in the Bradley Center.

Also to the Timberwolves' detriment? Antetokounmpo -- for some reason -- has been especially amped up when his team hosts Western Conference foes this season. According to NBA.com, the Greek Freak has averaged 32.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks in seven home games against the West. And when you factor in his 2.7 turnovers a night, that's a ridiculous 59.1 FanDuel points in that split.

In December, Giannis has been at peak offensive efficiency to boot. His offensive rating of 113.4 points per 100 possessions is 3.7 and 8.5 points better than in November and October, respectively. He's clearly doing his best to get the Bucks rolling and, with two straight losses in the rearview, there's no better time for him to be at his best than tonight against a vulnerable Minnesota squad. It's no wonder he's our top play on Thursday's slate.