3 NBA DraftKings Value Plays to Target on 10/23/18

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PG, Los Angeles Clippers

DraftKings Price: $3,900

We wrap up tonight's value picks with another sub-$4,000 player. Los Angeles Clippers point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a solid start out of the gate, scoring 22 or more DraftKings points in two of his three games this year.

He's seeing an average of 25.7 minutes of run per game, which is the fourth-best mark on the team, ahead of players such as Louis Williams and Patrick Beverley. The rookie out of Kentucky clearly has the confidence of head coach Doc Rivers, and he'll look to bolster that confidence tonight in what should be a fast-paced game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Tonight's game has a total set at a ridiculous 237.5 points, which sets the stage for a very fantasy-friendly environment. Alexander should have plenty of opportunity to top the four assists that he has dished out in each game this season.

Our models have him projected for 20.8 DraftKings points tonight (the same, coincidentally, as T.J. McConnell), which would equate to a value of just over 5.3 points per $1,000 salary.

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