3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 1/5/18

Dwight Howard, C, Charlotte Hornets

DraftKings Salary: $8,400

DraftKings aggressively priced up the Charlotte Hornets players in anticipation of tonight's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, which makes a lot of sense considering they have the highest implied team total among teams that don't have a double-digit spread in their game. Dwight Howard's price is up a full $1,000 for his revenge game, but he is still firmly in play due to the matchup.

The Lakers have allowed more DraftKings points per game to opposing centers than any team in the league, and they have no answer for Howard at the rim. They've allowed more points from within five feet of the basket than any team in the league, which is where Howard makes his living. Howard is ninth in the league in points from that range and should get whatever he wants down low.

The volatility to his game, coupled with the bump in price, make Howard a fringe cash game play. However, the upside is through the roof in this matchup, and he is a terrific tournament target.