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5 NBA FanDuel Value Plays to Target on 1/26/18

Brett Oswalt  —  @bRo14thekid Jan 26th, 2018
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Ricky Rubio, PG, Utah Jazz

FanDuel Price: $4,900
Projected FanDuel Points: 26.5
Projected FanDuel Value: 5.40

Ricky Rubio is averaging 25.6 FanDuel points on the year and 26.9 over his last five games. Four of those games have resulted in no fewer than 28.7 FanDuel points, with a 30.5-point showing on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Over this five-game span, he's still throwing up bricks at 34.8% from the field and 26.7% from three, but it's his 5.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game that have him putting up fantasy numbers.

When Rodney Hood is off the court -- as he will be tonight -- Rubio's had more of a playmaking role and has produced with more opportunities. Per NBAWowy!, he's averaged 0.22 more FanDuel points per minute (0.94) with a higher usage rate (22.6%) absent Hood.

If the Jazz want to stay in this one, Rubio's going to have to be at his best. The Toronto Raptors are the second-ranked team in our power rankings, and their new, high-paced offense is fourth in offensive rating while averaging 111.2 points per game. Rubio should get the minutes and provide value at a discounted price.

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