NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 9, 2024

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
Scottie Barnes TOR $11,400 47.73 4.19
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,600 45.83 4.32
Miles McBride NYK $4,400 21.05 4.78
Cameron Payne NYK $3,200 17.04 5.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cameron Payne NYK $3,200 17.04 5.33
Jamal Shead TOR $1,000 4.99 4.99
Davion Mitchell TOR $2,800 13.88 4.96
Miles McBride NYK $4,400 21.05 4.78

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mikal Bridges NYK $7,400 27.96 3.78
Gradey Dick TOR $6,400 25.18 3.94
Miles McBride NYK $4,400 21.05 4.78
Cameron Payne NYK $3,200 17.04 5.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cameron Payne NYK $3,200 17.04 5.33
Davion Mitchell TOR $2,800 13.88 4.96
Miles McBride NYK $4,400 21.05 4.78
Garrett Temple TOR $1,000 4.32 4.32

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Scottie Barnes TOR $11,400 47.73 4.19
RJ Barrett TOR $10,000 38.35 3.84
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 38.15 4.54
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 32.80 4.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 38.15 4.54
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 32.80 4.32
Scottie Barnes TOR $11,400 47.73 4.19
RJ Barrett TOR $10,000 38.35 3.84

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
RJ Barrett TOR $10,000 38.35 3.84
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 38.15 4.54
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 32.80 4.32
Ochai Agbaji TOR $5,600 17.94 3.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 38.15 4.54
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 32.80 4.32
RJ Barrett TOR $10,000 38.35 3.84
Precious Achiuwa NYK $4,800 16.71 3.48

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $11,200 52.51 4.69
Jakob Poeltl TOR $8,800 37.11 4.22
Kelly Olynyk TOR $6,600 20.82 3.15
Jonathan Mogbo TOR $5,000 17.57 3.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $11,200 52.51 4.69
Jakob Poeltl TOR $8,800 37.11 4.22
Jonathan Mogbo TOR $5,000 17.57 3.51
Precious Achiuwa NYK $4,800 16.71 3.48

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.