NCAA Basketball 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.


Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wade Taylor IV TA&M $12,400 36.42 2.94
Enoch Cheeks DAY $8,000 29.68 3.71
Zhuric Phelps TA&M $11,200 29.07 2.60
Deivon Smith STJN $7,500 28.85 3.85
Kadary Richmond STJN $7,700 27.76 3.61
Jayden Pierre PROV $6,800 24.92 3.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Mackey HOUB $3,000 22.04 7.35
Bryson Dawkins HOUB $3,800 23.17 6.10
CJ Wilcher TA&M $1,400 6.23 4.45
Hayden Hefner TA&M $3,400 13.65 4.01
Day Day Thomas CINCY $4,400 17.64 4.01
D’Aundre Samuels HOUB $2,400 9.49 3.95

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Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wade Taylor IV TA&M $12,400 36.42 2.94
Enoch Cheeks DAY $8,000 29.68 3.71
Zhuric Phelps TA&M $11,200 29.07 2.60
Deivon Smith STJN $7,500 28.85 3.85
Kadary Richmond STJN $7,700 27.76 3.61
Jayden Pierre PROV $6,800 24.92 3.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Mackey HOUB $3,000 22.04 7.35
Bryson Dawkins HOUB $3,800 23.17 6.10
CJ Wilcher TA&M $1,400 6.23 4.45
Hayden Hefner TA&M $3,400 13.65 4.01
Day Day Thomas CINCY $4,400 17.64 4.01
D’Aundre Samuels HOUB $2,400 9.49 3.95

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.