The Best NBA Draftkings Picks 12/31/2020

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Centers

The Star- Zion Williamson ($7,900)

Zion Williamson is an absolute star. He is coming off a poor blowout performance vs The Suns. I love the idea of getting a pissed off bully in Zion. Zion is the cheapest he has been all year at $7,900. The biggest thing last season was the minutes restriction, coach Stan Van Gundy has actively said “I expect to play Zion 33-34 minutes per game this season”. Last season Zion supported a 30.3 % usage rate.

The Mid-Range- DeMarcus Cousins ($5,000)

DeMarcus Cousins is one of my favorite DFS players of all time. I used to play him at least 3 times a week back when he was a star with The Sacramento Kings. Cousins is a big question mark in this game, but he is coming off the Covid-19 list not an injury! I am projecting his minutes to be around 22-28 but he is an absolute wild card here. I think he should start and slide Christian Wood to the second unit. Wood has been amazing this season so maybe he starts at the 4.

The Value- Aaron Baynes ($4,600)

I’m not excited about this one, this is what I mean by checking lineups, as value seems to open up more and more throughout the day. I have a rule in DFS, it’s simple is a guy is going to play 20+ minutes I won’t play him. Why Baynes? Aaron Baynes is playing 20-28 minutes per game, which fits my mold, hhe has flirted with a double-double twice this season which gives you a 1.5 DK point bonus.

Power Forwards

The Star- Brandon Ingram ($8,000)

Brandon Ingram has been absolutely incredible since joining The New Orleans Pelicans. Brandon Ingram in the 2019-2020 season won The NBA’s Most Improved Player Award. This season he has been no different, Ingram has supported 35+ minutes consistently, scoring over 53 DK points twice in 4 games, and a 28% usage rate in 2019-2020

The Mid-Range- Harrison Barnes ($5,400)

Harrison Barnes has been uber consistent this season. Barnes has scored 30+ DK points in 3 of 4 games with The Sacramento Kings this season. Barnes is also a minutes monster for this team, he has played anywhere from 29-42 minutes across a 4 game stretch. He even has a respectable 19% usage rate this season.

The Value- Jae’Sean Tate ($4,000)

I want to write none here, but if you need to find someone here I’ll list Jae’Sean Tate. Tate should take a minutes decrease with The Rocket gaining Cousins, and Wall back, however he plays 3/4 for and he could find minutes at the 3. Just remember minutes equal production

Small Forwards

The Star- RJ Barrett ($6,900)

RJ Barrett, well this is a guy you either love or hate when it comes to DFS. I personally am more in the hate category, but RJ Barrett is averaging 36 minutes per game. We can thank Tom Thibodeau for that. Thibs has also played Julius Randle a ton so if you own either in season long lets all thank Thibs. Barrett is consistently shooting 15+ times per game, if making 1 lineup I doubt I get here, but if playing multiple lines he should make your player pool. Toronto ranks dead last vs the position.

The Mid-Range- Luguentz Dort ($5,100)

Luguentz Dort is a solid value play in my opinion. Dort is playing over 30 minutes a game. He has done well with them too supporting an average of 29 DK points per game, that’s close to 6x value averaged!

The Value- Royce O’Neale ($3,800)

Royce O’Neale or as I like to call him Rolls Royce, isn’t a consistent DFS player. Rolls Royce can get you 25+ at $3,800 and be an exceptional value, he can also get you 9. Buyer beware on this one but I’m in for a few shares.

Shooting Guards

The Star- Donovan Mitchell ($7,600)

Donovan Mitchell burnt me last game, he had 0 DK points in the first 9 mins, but still got to 31.5. I’m not lining up to play hard on Thursday with Wall,Cousins and Gordon all back. Mitchell has a 31% usage rate, he shoots 20 times a game, he averages 5 assists, if the shot starting falling he’ll destroy this price tag!

The Mid-Range- Jordan Clarkson ($4,800)

This is strictly price related. Clarkson is simply too cheap for a guy averaging 27 DK points per game, again another guy with 6x production consistantly.

The Value- Cole Anthony ($4,200)

If you are desperate at this position, or we get some news that benefits him I’m in here. Anthony has been averageing of 1 point per minute in terms of fantasy incredible for a rookie. Problem is the minutes just aren’t quiet there yet.

Point Guards 

The Star- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($8,100)

Here’s another guy supporting a 30% usage rate playing over 36 minutes see a trend here. I like this game a lot even tho the vegas total is low. We may be able to get exceptional player at lower ownership and SGA is no exception.

The Mid-Range- Elfrid Payton ($5,900)

Elfrid Payton was a player I drafted everywhere in season long. It’s as simple as this coach Thibs will play his starters a ton. Payton offers triple-double upside and a bunch of minutes with the banged up Knicks back court.

The Value- None. Don’t play anyone down here unless we get news that opens our value.

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