5 NBA FanDuel Value Plays to Target for 2/6/18

D.J. Augustin, PG, Orlando Magic

FanDuel Price: $4,100
Projected FanDuel Points: 18.8
Projected FanDuel Value: 4.58

Usually, there aren't a lot of great cheap options at point guard, but Tuesday is worse than usual. Injuries and changes in rotations have caused some guys who are usually value players to be priced above $5,000, thereby eliminating them from being suggested here.

For the Orlando Magic, though, their situation has created some avenues at the position. Over the last five games, coach Frank Vogel has decided to split the point guard minutes between Elfrid Payton and D.J. Augustin. While Payton and Augustin have played 23.8 and 23.5 a game, respectively, Shelvin Mack -- another natural point guard -- has logged 23 minutes per game over that same span. In fact, he's played 92 minutes beside Augustin.

But according to NBAWowy, Augustin has the higher usage rate (19.5%) and averages more FanDuel points per minute (0.89) with Payton off the floor this season. Add in Aaron Gordon's absence and those numbers jump to 21.3% and 0.90 FanDuel points per minute.

If you're choosing between Mack or Augustin, Augustin's the way to go. Not only will he face off with the poor defense of Isaiah Thomas and Derrick Rose, but he comes at a $400 discount in comparison to Mack.