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NBA DFS: Studs, scrubs, and duds on DraftKings and FanDuel Jan. 25

By Jeremy Lambert

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 10: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw against the New York Knicks on November 10, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 10: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw against the New York Knicks on November 10, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Scrubs

Tristan Thompson (vs CHI – $5,900 on DK; $5,800 on FD): This should be one say double double for Thompson as he puts up potentially big rebounding numbers in a game that could have its fair share of misses. He’s been fairly consistent and we know he has a high ceiling. He’ll deliver big in this one.

Nerlens Noel (at MIN – $5,400 on DK; $4,400 on FD): As long as Adams remains sidelined and Noel draws the start, he’s a solid value play. His ceiling can be high, especially against a poor defense like the Timberwolves, and he’s a double double threat. He gets easy buckets from all three Thunder guards and will get plenty of playing time against Towns.

Taurean Prince (at DET – $5,100 on DK; $4,700 on FD): The Nets are all over the place since Kyrie returned to the lineup but what I like about Price is that he can do a little bit of everything. He’s inconsistent, but the Nets are inconsistent and there’s not like there’s a ton of value on this night with limited amount of games. Prince is a safe bet with a good ceiling and matchup.

Thaddeus Young (at CLE – $4,400 on DK; $4,500 on FD): Young’s salary has dropped and he’s not the most consistent player as of late but the injury to Markkanen should see him get more playing time and it’s a great matchup against the Cavaliers. He can do a bit of everything on his good days and there is reason to believe he’ll have a good day in this one given the matchup.