NBA DFS: LaMelo Ball headlines stud tier among top DraftKings plays for Monday

The NBA isn't taking a break anytime soon, and a seven-game main slate will follow this weekend's Christmas action on Monday. There are several desirable matchups worth taking advantage of at DraftKings, and it's important to get bang for your buck at different price points if you want to take down tournaments. We've picked out a trio of the best options ahead of lock at 7 p.m. ET here.

Ameer Tyree got his start in NBA DFS more than four years ago. The former DraftKings Nation betting and fantasy writer spent over a year and a half breaking down basketball slates to build optimal lineups there. Now he's locked in on three plays at different price points to kick off a new week.

One play Ameer loves: LaMelo Ball at $10,200. "Ball's been on a tear since returning from his second ankle injury of the season and will face off against a Trail Blazers backcourt that features a pair of below-average defenders. The Charlotte Hornets star has posted 25.3 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game over his previous five outings," Ameer said about the matchup.

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