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3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 10/31/17
Andre Drummond has been an animal on the glass and draws a matchup against a susceptible Lakers frontcourt tonight.

Carmelo Anthony, SF/PF, Oklahoma City Thunder

DraftKings Salary: $7,100

Carmelo Anthony has played better than perhaps anyone expected early on, averaging 36.4 DraftKings points and topping 30 in every contest thus far. The upside has been there as well -- he has a 48-DraftKings point game on his ledger -- yet his price still is low enough that he needs just 35.5 DraftKings points to reach value.

He should have no trouble being productive tonight, as the Oklahoma City Thunder tangle with the Bucks. From an individual matchup perspective, Anthony should avoid Antetokounmpo's defense, as he will likely spend most of his time matched-up with Paul George.

While that is good news in and of itself, what's really exciting is the fact that Milwaukee struggles defending spot up shooters. They have been especially vulnerable to drive-and-kick teams in the past, which is exactly how the Westbrook-led Thunder can beat you. No team allowed more points to opposing spot up shooters than Milwaukee last season, whose perimeter defense hasn't been much better this season.

Melo had the fifth-highest effective field goal percentage on spot up attempts among qualified players last season, and he leads the Thunder in spot up points this season. He also abused the Bucks in three meetings last season, averaging 47.4 DraftKings points against them. He is a great play tonight, and if you're on the "fade Westbrook" train, Anthony is a great way to get Thunder exposure.

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