Mason Plumlee, PF/C, Denver Nuggets
DraftKings Price: $4,400
This pick all hinges on the availability of Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap. Millsap was forced to sit out Monday night's blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons. Mason Plumlee slotted into his starting spot and had himself a game, folks, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, and 40.25 DraftKings points, an effort which returned nearly 10-times value (10 points per $1,000).
At only $4,400, Plumlee is nearly a must-own player tonight if Millsap's ankle injury keeps him on the sidelines for a second straight game. He's been a relatively consistent player when starting over the years. He is averaging 27.6 DraftKings points per game across 13 starts in the 2018-19 season and has averaged at least 25.9 DraftKings points as a starter for each of the past five years.
You could still use him if Millsap plays, but he'd be a much less desirable option. Keep an eye out for Millsap's status here throughout the day. If he sits, lock in Plumlee and build the rest of your team around him.