3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 12/21/17

Marc Gasol, C, Memphis Grizzlies

DraftKings Salary: $8,200

Marc Gasol is coming off of back-to-back performances of 40-plus DraftKings points, and the entire Memphis Grizzlies offense is funneling through him right now. There should be plenty of offense to funnel tonight as the Grizzlies face off against a Phoenix Suns team that turns up the tempo and creates extra possessions for their opponents. It will be interesting to see at what pace this game is played as Memphis heads into this one ranked dead last in pace while the Suns have played at the league's second-quickest tempo.

Phoenix combines their breakneck speed of play with the league's second-worst defensive efficiency to create the most fantasy-friendly environment possible for opponents. They've also allowed the third-most DraftKings points per game to opposing centers and could rest Tyson Chandler, who may be their strongest defensive center even at this stage in his career. Gasol is a strong bet to hit value in this advantageous matchup and is a solid play in any format.

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