3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 1/22/18

Damian Lillard, PG, Portland Trail Blazers

DraftKings Salary: $8,800

Damian Lillard highlights the list of appealing second-tier studs, as he is way too cheap for this matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Our projections would agree with that sentiment, listing Lillard as the best value among all studs at or above his price point.

The Nuggets have struggled against opposing point guards for years now, and this season's version has not fared any better. This is the team that allowed Lillard to average 55.6 DraftKings points in four meetings last season and still ranks in the bottom-five against the position this year. They have no answer for him defensively, as their best perimeter defender, Gary Harris, will be glued to C.J. McCollum ($6,700).

Lillard heads into this one looking the healthiest he has all year on the back of a strong week in which he averaged 49.8 DraftKings points in 38 minutes. That is more than enough at a price tag that requires just 44 DraftKings points from him to reach value. There is little reason to fade him in either format tonight, as he is one of the strongest plays on the board.