5 NBA FanDuel Value Plays to Target on 3/13/19

Thon Maker, C, Detroit Pistons

FanDuel Price: $3,600
Projected FanDuel Points: 16.8
Projected FanDuel Value: 4.68

After falling out of the Milwaukee Bucks' rotation, Thon Maker has found new life with the Pistons. The big man has quietly become a significant part of the rotation, playing over 20 minutes in three of his last six games while averaging 18.4 minutes per game. The extra action has not been wasted either, as Maker is averaging 5.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game.

In those six games, Maker has had solid production, collecting at least 15 FanDuel points in every game. His average of 17.0 Fanduel points per game provides a solid floor while costing just $100 over the minimum. That makes him a safe punt play on a slate with limited value options.

The matchup on Wednesday works to Maker’s benefit too as the Heat surrender 0.97 FanDuel points per minute to power forwards, a below-average mark in the league and the fifth-highest rate of all the teams in action tonight.

Dale Redman is not a FanDuel employee. The views expressed in his articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.