NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 28, 2021

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephen Curry GSW $11,500 48.38 4.21
Jrue Holiday MIL $9,200 44.53 4.84
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $9,500 44.43 4.68
Russell Westbrook LAL $10,200 44.42 4.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Malik Monk LAL $4,100 24.07 5.87
Hassani Gravett ORL $3,600 20.43 5.68
Garrett Temple NOP $3,600 20.36 5.66
Devonte’ Graham NOP $6,000 32.83 5.47

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrese Haliburton SAC $8,900 40.72 4.58
Khris Middleton MIL $8,200 38.72 4.72
Tyler Herro MIA $6,800 32.33 4.75
Andrew Wiggins GSW $6,800 31.36 4.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Martin MIA $4,000 25.65 6.41
Malik Monk LAL $4,100 24.07 5.87
Garrett Temple NOP $3,600 20.36 5.66
Tremont Waters TOR $3,800 20.56 5.41

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,300 48.42 5.21
Khris Middleton MIL $8,200 38.72 4.72
Andrew Wiggins GSW $6,800 31.36 4.61
Franz Wagner ORL $7,200 31.35 4.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Martin MIA $4,000 25.65 6.41
David Nwaba HOU $3,400 20.07 5.90
Deni Avdija WAS $4,400 23.30 5.29
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,300 48.42 5.21

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,900 56.22 4.72
LeBron James LAL $11,300 56.20 4.97
Julius Randle NYK $10,500 40.70 3.88
Tobias Harris PHI $9,000 34.82 3.87

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Juan Toscano-Anderson GSW $3,800 22.24 5.85
Herbert Jones NOP $4,000 22.82 5.71
Luguentz Dort OKC $5,500 29.70 5.40
Deni Avdija WAS $4,400 23.30 5.29

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $12,400 60.28 4.86
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,900 56.22 4.72
Joel Embiid PHI $12,100 49.76 4.11
Julius Randle NYK $10,500 40.70 3.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Omer Yurtseven MIA $4,800 28.93 6.03
Herbert Jones NOP $4,000 22.82 5.71
Daniel Gafford WAS $4,700 25.42 5.41
Mike Muscala OKC $3,200 16.72 5.22

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.