NBA Draftkings Picks for Oct 20, 2022

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden PHI $9,000 44.40 4.93
Jrue Holiday MIL $7,900 41.28 5.23
Russell Westbrook LAL $7,000 35.30 5.04
Tyrese Maxey PHI $5,200 34.59 6.65

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrese Maxey PHI $5,200 34.59 6.65
Patrick Beverley LAL $4,100 24.48 5.97
Kendrick Nunn LAL $3,700 20.75 5.61
Jrue Holiday MIL $7,900 41.28 5.23

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George LAC $8,900 44.54 5.00
James Harden PHI $9,000 44.40 4.93
Norman Powell LAC $5,000 34.76 6.95
Patrick Beverley LAL $4,100 24.48 5.97

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Norman Powell LAC $5,000 34.76 6.95
Patrick Beverley LAL $4,100 24.48 5.97
Kendrick Nunn LAL $3,700 20.75 5.61
Paul George LAC $8,900 44.54 5.00

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $9,300 54.23 5.83
Tobias Harris PHI $5,500 30.66 5.58
Lonnie Walker IV LAL $4,100 19.15 4.67
Grayson Allen MIL $4,600 18.30 3.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $9,300 54.23 5.83
Tobias Harris PHI $5,500 30.66 5.58
Lonnie Walker IV LAL $4,100 19.15 4.67
Grayson Allen MIL $4,600 18.30 3.98

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $10,700 60.59 5.66
LeBron James LAL $9,300 54.23 5.83
Anthony Davis LAL $8,600 43.96 5.11
Tobias Harris PHI $5,500 30.66 5.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $9,300 54.23 5.83
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $10,700 60.59 5.66
Tobias Harris PHI $5,500 30.66 5.58
Bobby Portis MIL $5,400 29.03 5.38

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $10,700 60.59 5.66
Joel Embiid PHI $10,300 51.28 4.98
Anthony Davis LAL $8,600 43.96 5.11
Bobby Portis MIL $5,400 29.03 5.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $10,700 60.59 5.66
Bobby Portis MIL $5,400 29.03 5.38
Anthony Davis LAL $8,600 43.96 5.11
P.J. Tucker PHI $3,500 17.64 5.04

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.