NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 8, 2019

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deshaun Watson HOU $7,100 23.84 3.36
Russell Wilson SEA $7,200 22.53 3.13
Tom Brady NE $6,600 21.77 3.30
Kirk Cousins MIN $6,700 20.82 3.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Derek Carr OAK $5,000 17.99 3.60
Deshaun Watson HOU $7,100 23.84 3.36
Tom Brady NE $6,600 21.77 3.30
Drew Brees NO $6,300 20.71 3.29

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey CAR $9,200 25.58 2.78
Dalvin Cook MIN $8,700 23.22 2.67
Saquon Barkley NYG $8,900 21.04 2.36
Chris Carson SEA $7,000 20.05 2.86
Leonard Fournette JAX $7,800 19.84 2.54
Le’Veon Bell NYJ $6,900 19.31 2.80

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Carson SEA $7,000 20.05 2.86
Le’Veon Bell NYJ $6,900 19.31 2.80
Christian McCaffrey CAR $9,200 25.58 2.78
James White NE $5,100 14.18 2.78
Joe Mixon CIN $4,600 12.79 2.78
Mark Walton MIA $3,500 9.51 2.72

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Thomas NO $8,000 22.39 2.80
DeAndre Hopkins HOU $8,100 21.07 2.60
Cooper Kupp LAR $7,500 19.65 2.62
Julio Jones ATL $7,700 18.73 2.43
Chris Godwin TB $7,100 18.32 2.58
Mike Evans TB $6,600 17.43 2.64
Tyler Lockett SEA $7,000 17.17 2.45
Kenny Golladay DET $6,400 16.78 2.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
DeAndrew White CAR $200 0.73 3.65
Courtland Sutton DEN $5,300 15.82 2.98
Mike Williams LAC $4,000 11.58 2.90
Olabisi Johnson MIN $3,000 8.52 2.84
Demaryius Thomas NYJ $3,300 9.30 2.82
Michael Thomas NO $8,000 22.39 2.80
Jarvis Landry CLE $4,800 13.41 2.79
Chris Conley JAX $3,300 9.02 2.73

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $6,700 16.10 2.40
Darren Waller OAK $5,900 15.98 2.71
George Kittle SF $6,500 15.94 2.45
Hunter Henry LAC $4,900 14.16 2.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cameron Brate TB $2,700 9.14 3.38
Hunter Henry LAC $4,900 14.16 2.89
Darren Waller OAK $5,900 15.98 2.71
Zach Ertz PHI $5,100 13.60 2.67

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patriots NE $4,300 12.79 2.97
Steelers PIT $4,000 10.65 2.66
Vikings MIN $3,900 9.40 2.41
Rams LAR $3,800 9.30 2.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Panthers CAR $2,400 8.31 3.46
Raiders OAK $1,500 4.94 3.30
Giants NYG $2,200 6.91 3.14
Patriots NE $4,300 12.79 2.97

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.