3 NBA DraftKings Studs to Target on 3/15/18

LaMarcus Aldridge, PF/C, San Antonio Spurs

DraftKings Salary: $8,000

LaMarcus Aldridge returned from a one-game absence to post 35.25 DraftKings points on 65% shooting in just 26 minutes against the Orlando Magic. If not for a huge early lead, Aldridge probably would have played his usual 30-plus minutes and was on pace for a huge fantasy total.

Tonight's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans should stay more competitive, as both teams are in the thick of the Western Conference playoff hunt. The over/under is set at 219.5 points, which is the third-highest on the slate, while the San Antonio Spurs are 3.5-point favorites.

The Pels have been giving up huge fantasy production this season, especially since DeMarcus Cousins went down. Since Boogie hit the shelf, their rebounding rate has dropped to 48.2%, which would rank fourth-worst in the league, and they have allowed some monster performances to opposing bigs. Aldridge should exploit their weakness and is a strong target in any format.

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