3 NBA DraftKings Value Plays to Target on 2/22/18

Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, New York Knicks

DraftKings Salary: $4,400

It sounds as if Emmanuel Mudiay will replace Jarrett Jack in the starting lineup in the starting lineup for the New York Knicks, as they enter rebuilding mode. We saw Mudiay average 22.9 DraftKings points in 22.6 minutes in his first three games with New York -- numbers that his 0.93 DraftKings points per minute on the year would suggest are plenty sustainable. If he sees even more playing time as a member of the starting lineup, Mudiay could dlow past value at a price tag that requires just 22 DraftKings points.

His move into the starting lineup couldn't have come at a better time, as the Knicks take on a Orlando Magic squad that has surrendured more DraftKings points per game to opposing point guards than any team in the league. With Elfrid Payton out of town, their defense is slightly better, but it is still far from an intimidating matchup.

Mudiay is a tough sell in cash games on a slate with a few cheap guys who seem to be safer value plays. However, the upside is certainly there for a big performance, and he makes for a very intriguing salary-saving tournament play.

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