Phil Naessens 
In this column, I’ll highlight five NBA DFS 1/25 plays that could be the difference in GPPs and help you win the big money!
These are riskyNBA DFS 1/25 plays who won’t always make the most sense for cash game builds,so buyer beware!
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NBA DFS 1/25— PG
Kyrie Irving,BKN (@ DET) – DK $8,700
Irving has 60+ DKpoints upside in this uptempo matchup with the Pistons, and he’s still pricedunder $9K. He should fare well despite struggling the past couple games withhis shot. He’s a classic risk-reward GPP play and lineup fodder for the fearless!Pairing him with Derrisk Rose or the value-laden Reggie Jackson could be a goodway to build.
Pivot/Stack:Derrick Rose/Reggie Jackson
NBA DFS 1/25— SG
Zach Lavine,CHI (@ CLE) – DK $9,200
He’s sporting threestraight games shy of 40 DK points, but he has 65-70 point upside, especiallygiven this matchup. Trust his talent and let the rest of the field fret abouthim making value. We’re looking for a huge game, so while the masses arefinding cheaper options and hoping for 5x, we’re throwing caution to the windand looking for 7x.
Pivot/Stack:Caris LeVert
NBA DFS 1/25— SF
Ben Simmons,PHI (vs. LAL) – DK $9,400
He’s going to beactive in this battle against the Lakers, and I just don’t see a way he doesn’tplay 40 minutes – so I’m willing to assume some risk here and roll him out atSF on DK, where he could see lower ownership than LeBron James – his closestanalog on today’s slate. It’s a tough matchup but he’s the only Sixer with 60+upside.
Pivot/Stack:LeBron James
NBA DFS 1/25— PF
TaureanPrince, BKN (@ DET) – DK $5,100
We may need tokeep an eye on the injury report as the game nears to see what both the Brooklynand Detroit frontcourts are going to look like, but right now Prince isharboring some massive value if he gets minutes and some key players sit or arelimited. He’s a proven defender and when hi scoring gets going, he has 8x to 10xupside. A good pairing with Kyrie Irving.
Pivot/Stack:Thaddeus Young/Luke Kornet
NBA DFS 1/25— C
ChristianWood, DET (vs. BKN) – DK $4,700
This hinges on AndreDrummond sitting, but Wood could see a lot of usage tonight in the matchup againstthe Nets. He’s a near-lock for a double-double and has massive 45-50 point upsideat a very affordable price. He could get chalky, but if we differentiateourselves in some of these other spots, we should keep a top finish in view.
