NFL Draftkings Picks for PreW2, 2023

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

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


Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Hurts PHI $7,600 14.57 1.92
Justin Fields CHI $5,500 14.11 2.57
Patrick Mahomes KC $5,500 13.67 2.48
Josh Allen BUF $7,600 13.32 1.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Fields CHI $5,500 14.11 2.57
Patrick Mahomes KC $5,500 13.67 2.48
Trevor Lawrence JAX $5,500 13.17 2.39
Daniel Jones NYG $5,500 13.11 2.38

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $5,500 10.04 1.83
Derrick Henry TEN $5,500 9.79 1.78
Josh Jacobs LV $5,500 9.46 1.72
Austin Ekeler LAC $7,600 9.46 1.24
Rashaad Penny PHI $7,600 9.06 1.19
James Conner ARI $5,500 8.95 1.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $5,500 10.04 1.83
Derrick Henry TEN $5,500 9.79 1.78
Josh Jacobs LV $5,500 9.46 1.72
James Conner ARI $5,500 8.95 1.63
Saquon Barkley NYG $5,500 8.88 1.61
Tony Pollard DAL $5,500 8.86 1.61

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Davante Adams LV $5,500 10.35 1.88
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $5,500 10.32 1.88
Justin Jefferson MIN $5,500 10.15 1.85
CeeDee Lamb DAL $5,500 9.74 1.77
Tyreek Hill MIA $5,500 9.58 1.74
DeVonta Smith PHI $7,600 9.45 1.24
Calvin Ridley JAX $5,500 9.45 1.72
A.J. Brown PHI $7,600 9.35 1.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $5,500 10.32 1.88
Davante Adams LV $5,500 10.35 1.88
Justin Jefferson MIN $5,500 10.15 1.85
CeeDee Lamb DAL $5,500 9.74 1.77
Tyreek Hill MIA $5,500 9.58 1.74
Calvin Ridley JAX $5,500 9.45 1.72
Chris Godwin TB $5,500 9.26 1.68
DK Metcalf SEA $5,500 9.12 1.66

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $5,500 6.14 1.12
Evan Engram JAX $5,500 5.37 0.98
Dalton Schultz HOU $5,500 5.18 0.94
Cole Kmet CHI $5,500 5.01 0.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $5,500 6.14 1.12
Evan Engram JAX $5,500 5.37 0.98
Dalton Schultz HOU $5,500 5.18 0.94
Cole Kmet CHI $5,500 5.01 0.91

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giants NYG $5,500 9.28 1.69
Jets NYJ $5,500 9.24 1.68
Raiders LV $5,500 9.22 1.68
Broncos DEN $5,500 9.18 1.67

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giants NYG $5,500 9.28 1.69
Raiders LV $5,500 9.22 1.68
Jets NYJ $5,500 9.24 1.68
Packers GB $5,500 9.18 1.67

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.