3 NBA DraftKings Value Plays to Target on 10/16/18

Damian Jones, C, Golden State Warriors

DraftKings Salary: $3,000

Tonight's game between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder may lose a little luster if Russell Westbrook is forced to sit, but the total has shifted down just 2 points -- to 222 -- since opening at 224, so we can still expect a high-scoring, fantasy-friendly affair at Oracle Arena.

There are a few storylines that pop out, and if you are looking for value on this two-game slate, then look no further than Warriors starting center Damian Jones. The Warriors, of course, will be starting a fifth All-Star in DeMarcus Cousins when he's fully healed from his Achilles injury, but until then, we'll see a mix of Jones, Jordan Bell, and Kevon Looney running at the five.

Jones outplayed Bell and Looney to get the starting nod, and his last preseason game showcased his upside when he put down a line of 16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 23 minutes.

Draymond Green will probably be on a minutes cap to start the season, which means that Jones has the potential to see even more run than usual. He enters tonight's game with the minimum $3,000 salary. While his ownership will likely be high given the short slate, it's going to be hard to leave him out of your lineups tonight.