NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 20, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,300 53.19 5.16
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,000 45.00 5.00
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,700 42.42 4.88
Tyler Herro MIA $7,400 38.71 5.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Vasilije Micic CHA $4,000 24.54 6.14
Tyler Herro MIA $7,400 38.71 5.23
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,300 53.19 5.16
Darius Garland CLE $7,200 37.13 5.16

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,700 42.42 4.88
Kelly Oubre Jr. PHI $6,100 28.39 4.65
Khris Middleton MIL $5,300 27.66 5.22
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,700 25.29 5.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Seth Curry CHA $3,000 16.48 5.49
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,700 25.29 5.38
Khris Middleton MIL $5,300 27.66 5.22
Duncan Robinson MIA $4,200 20.60 4.90

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $8,500 41.08 4.83
Jimmy Butler MIA $7,900 39.80 5.04
Khris Middleton MIL $5,300 27.66 5.22
Cody Martin CHA $5,200 26.76 5.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,700 25.29 5.38
Khris Middleton MIL $5,300 27.66 5.22
Cody Martin CHA $5,200 26.76 5.15
Aaron Wiggins OKC $3,100 15.70 5.06

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,300 53.70 4.75
Paul George PHI $8,500 41.08 4.83
Jalen Williams OKC $8,300 40.97 4.94
Jimmy Butler MIA $7,900 39.80 5.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miles Bridges CHA $6,300 34.64 5.50
Bobby Portis MIL $5,400 28.07 5.20
Evan Mobley CLE $7,700 39.43 5.12
Aaron Wiggins OKC $3,100 15.70 5.06

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,300 53.70 4.75
Joel Embiid PHI $9,500 45.27 4.77
Bam Adebayo MIA $8,100 41.69 5.15
Evan Mobley CLE $7,700 39.43 5.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Richards CHA $5,100 28.70 5.63
Moussa Diabate CHA $3,200 17.55 5.48
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $7,000 37.41 5.34
Bobby Portis MIL $5,400 28.07 5.20

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.