NBA Draftkings Picks for Aug 31, 2020

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $11,300 56.35 4.99
Chris Paul OKC $8,200 38.81 4.73
Russell Westbrook HOU $9,700 38.76 4.00
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $7,100 34.39 4.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donte DiVincenzo MIL $3,400 20.06 5.90
Goran Dragic MIA $6,600 33.35 5.05
George Hill MIL $4,200 21.18 5.04
James Harden HOU $11,300 56.35 4.99

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $11,300 56.35 4.99
Jimmy Butler MIA $8,100 36.98 4.57
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $7,100 34.39 4.84
Dennis Schroder OKC $6,400 31.23 4.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donte DiVincenzo MIL $3,400 20.06 5.90
James Harden HOU $11,300 56.35 4.99
Dennis Schroder OKC $6,400 31.23 4.88
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $7,100 34.39 4.84

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Khris Middleton MIL $7,900 41.07 5.20
Jimmy Butler MIA $8,100 36.98 4.57
Eric Gordon HOU $6,100 28.96 4.75
Danilo Gallinari OKC $6,000 25.49 4.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Khris Middleton MIL $7,900 41.07 5.20
Eric Gordon HOU $6,100 28.96 4.75
Jimmy Butler MIA $8,100 36.98 4.57
Danilo Gallinari OKC $6,000 25.49 4.25

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 64.64 5.67
Danilo Gallinari OKC $6,000 25.49 4.25
Robert Covington HOU $5,800 23.98 4.13
Danuel House Jr. HOU $5,100 20.13 3.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 64.64 5.67
Kelly Olynyk MIA $3,900 18.02 4.62
Jae Crowder MIA $4,500 19.95 4.43
Darius Bazley OKC $3,800 16.76 4.41

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,700 37.56 4.88
Brook Lopez MIL $5,300 27.98 5.28
Steven Adams OKC $5,800 25.53 4.40
Jeff Green HOU $5,400 25.26 4.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brook Lopez MIL $5,300 27.98 5.28
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,700 37.56 4.88
Jeff Green HOU $5,400 25.26 4.68
Kelly Olynyk MIA $3,900 18.02 4.62

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.