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3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 3/16/18

Jacob Gibbs  —  @jagibbs_23 Mar 16th, 2018
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Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers

DraftKings Salary: $9,500

After a few subpar games, Joel Embiid has bounced back with consecutive 50-burgers in his last two. He'll look to build on that success in tonight's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, who will get Jarrett Allen back for this game but still have no answer for Embiid. The Nets rank 23rd in rebounding rate and defensive efficiency, and they have allowed more DraftKings points per game to opposing centers than any team has allowed to any other position.

Vegas sees the Philadelphia 76ers finding success in this matchup, giving them the second-highest implied team total on the slate. Embiid has been very aggressive on the offensive end in the last two games, taking a combined 43 shots. He should benefit from the uptempo nature of the matchup and have no problem converting the extra scoring opportunities against a weak interior defense.

Unless we hear word that he'll have his minutes limited on the back end of a back to back, Embiid is a terrific target in all formats.

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