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3 NBA DraftKings Value Plays to Target on 12/28/17

Jacob Gibbs  —  @jagibbs_23 Dec 28th, 2017
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Ish Smith, PG, Detroit Pistons

DraftKings Salary: $4,900

Speaking of pace-up matchups, the Detroit Pistons come into this game ranked 22nd in pace and face an Orlando Magic team that plays at the league's 6th-quickest pace. Despite limited playing time, Ishmael Smith trails only Tobias Harris in transition scoring for the Pistons.

With Reggie Jackson out for at least six to eight weeks, Smith will step into a starting role for Detroit. In 32 starts for Detroit last season, Smith averaged 30 minutes and 27.8 DraftKings points, which is plenty at this salary.

He needs just 24.5 DraftKings points to reach value (5 points per every $1,000 in salary), which should be attainable against a Magic team that has struggled mightily against opposing point guards. Orlando ranks 26th in defensive efficiency and 2nd in DraftKings points per game allowed to opposing point guards.

In this spot, Smith is a strong bet to hit value and is a viable play in both cash games and tournaments.

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