3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 1/17/18

Lou Williams, PG/SG, Los Angeles Clippers

DraftKings Salary: $8,700

Chris Paul thinks the Los Angeles Clippers should play through Louis Williams, and while that is probably just him taking a shot at former teammate Blake Griffin, it is a strategy that has been working for the Clips. They have won five straight, the past three of which they have had both Williams and Griffin healthy. In those three games, Williams is averaging 45.7 DraftKings points on 20 shot attempts, while Griffin has averaged just 41.2 DraftKings points on 14.7 shots.

That brings Sweet Lou's average to a blistering 49 DraftKings points per game over his past five, which is clearly plenty to exceed value at a price tag that requires just 43.5 points to hit value.

His usage rate for the month of January is 34.1%, which is easily the highest he's posted in any individual month to date. He'll look to stay hot against a Denver Nuggets squad that has struggled against opposing guards for years now. They rank in the bottom-10 in DraftKings points allowed per game to opposing point guards and shooting guards, and while Gary Harris is a solid defender, it is unlikely they can slow Williams' roll tonight. If looking for the late-night hammer on this slate, Williams is your man. He is a strong play in all formats.

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