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3 NBA FanDuel Studs to Target on 1/11/18

Jason Schandl  —  @JasonSchandl Jan 11th, 2018
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LaMarcus Aldridge, PF, San Antonio Spurs

Price: $9,900

Another player who should play a big role on offense tonight, LaMarcus Aldridge stands to benefit from Kawhi Leonard being sidelined for the San Antonio Spurs.

Aldridge has averaged 17% more FanDuel points per game when Leonard doesn't play (40.4) this season than when Kawhi does (34.4). He sees a usage rate jump from 20.6% to 30.4% while his rebound rate leaps from 10.4% to 14.6%. All in all, Aldridge averages 0.99 FanDuel points per minute with Leonard on the court and 1.19 FanDuel points per minute with Leonard off it.

Aldridge also draws one of the best matchups possible tonight, taking on the Lakers. L.A. is playing at the league's fastest pace this season, and they have allowed the second-most points per game and fourth-most rebounds per game to opponents, giving up top-six fantasy production to opposing players at both the power forward and center positions.

Aldridge is pricey tonight, but on a short slate, his upside in this matchup is easy to like, especially in tournaments.

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