NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 31, 2019

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,600 57.50 4.96
James Harden HOU $10,500 57.23 5.45
Russell Westbrook HOU $9,600 47.70 4.97
Kyle Lowry TOR $8,800 42.07 4.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Brunson DAL $3,600 26.26 7.30
Ky Bowman GS $3,100 17.92 5.78
Kemba Walker BOS $7,400 41.98 5.67
James Harden HOU $10,500 57.23 5.45

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,600 57.50 4.96
James Harden HOU $10,500 57.23 5.45
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $7,000 37.53 5.36
Fred VanVleet TOR $8,400 37.52 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rodney McGruder LAC $1,200 9.21 7.67
Jalen Brunson DAL $3,600 26.26 7.30
James Harden HOU $10,500 57.23 5.45
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $7,000 37.53 5.36

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kawhi Leonard LAC $10,200 47.49 4.66
Ben Simmons PHI $8,500 41.19 4.85
Jayson Tatum BOS $8,000 39.90 4.99
Paul George LAC $9,200 39.14 4.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Moe Harkless LAC $1,600 14.07 8.79
Rodney McGruder LAC $1,200 9.21 7.67
Damion Lee GS $6,200 33.22 5.36
Draymond Green GS $6,100 32.30 5.30

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kawhi Leonard LAC $10,200 47.49 4.66
Domantas Sabonis IND $7,800 40.76 5.23
Jayson Tatum BOS $8,000 39.90 4.99
LaMarcus Aldridge SA $7,600 38.85 5.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Moe Harkless LAC $1,600 14.07 8.79
Marquese Chriss GS $4,100 23.19 5.66
Patrick Patterson LAC $2,200 11.65 5.29
Daniel Theis BOS $4,000 21.00 5.25

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $9,300 47.17 5.07
Domantas Sabonis IND $7,800 40.76 5.23
LaMarcus Aldridge SA $7,600 38.85 5.11
Kristaps Porzingis DAL $7,800 37.57 4.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marquese Chriss GS $4,100 23.19 5.66
John Henson CLE $3,500 18.57 5.31
Patrick Patterson LAC $2,200 11.65 5.29
Daniel Theis BOS $4,000 21.00 5.25

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.