3 NBA DraftKings Value Plays to Target on 1/19/18

Josh Hart, PG/SG, Los Angeles Lakers

DraftKings Salary: $4,600

The Lakers are dealing with a plethora of injuries tonight, and we may not have clarity prior to lock. We do know that Ball and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be sidelined, which in itself is enough to open up 30-plus minutes for Josh Hart. If one of Brandon Ingram or Kyle Kuzma sit as well, Hart could be looking at as many minutes as he can handle.

Hart hasn't been all that efficient on a per-minute basis this year, but has almost always delivered when given extended run. In five games in which he has seen over 30 minutes, Hart has averaged 30.75 DraftKings points, which is way more than we need from him at this price tag. Indiana has been a lot stronger defensively as of late, but this is still an uptempo game with the second-highest over/under on the slate. If we expect Hart to play 30-plus minutes, it is tough to find a reason to not have some exposure at this price tag.

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