3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 1/25/18

Nikola Jokic, C, Denver Nuggets

DraftKings Salary: $8,900

Nikola Jokic is the other top-priced guy whose game is expected to remain close, as his Nuggets are favored by just five points against the New York Knicks. That could definitely change, depending on the health of Kristaps Porzingis, but as of now, this game is expected to remain competitive.

Jokic is far too cheap on DraftKings, where he comes in $800 less than he is on FanDuel. Our projections agree, listing him as the best value of any player priced above $8,000.

Jokic has been playing very well recently, averaging 47.8 DraftKings points over his past five games. That is more than enough for him to hit value -- 5 points per every $1,000 in salary -- at this cost.

The matchup against the Knicks is less than ideal, but it is not one he struggled with earlier this season. He put up 47 DraftKings points in the previous matchup, which brings his average to 54.9 in his two most recent contests against New York. Jokic is one of the strongest plays on the slate and is a viable stud to pay up for in either format.