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DraftKings NBA picks November 24: Niiiiii-kola!

By Mike Marteny

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 31: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives with the ball during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on October 31, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 31: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives with the ball during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on October 31, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 is congratulated by Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on November 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

DraftKings NBA Small Forwards:

Best Bets:

Paul George ($8,500): I wouldn’t pay for Kawhi. Not that his numbers haven’t been good. Actually, Kawhi’s all around game is arguably better than last year. It’s just that you can get the same DraftKings point output from George for $1,500 less. George still hit value on Friday despite going just 4-15 from the floor. Their floors are about the same, but the ceiling on George is higher since the price is lower.

Buddy Hield ($7,200): Buddy has been cold over the last couple of games, but this Washington defense is atrocious. If he’s going to be back on track anytime soon, it will be here.

Honorable Mention:

Kelly Oubre ($6,600): Oubre dropped 40.5 on the Nuggets earlier this year. Some things have changed since then, but not Oubre’s production. Only Boston has held Oubre under 40 DraftKings points in the last five games.

Joe Harris ($5,500): The minutes are there for Harris with Kyrie ailing, and we all know what kind of numbers he can put up if he’s on. The issue is that Harris has been cold from inside the arc more often than not. His inconsistent shooting makes him a large risk especially since the Nets have a lot of wing players. Still, If Harris can stay hot, 7x value is his floor. You don’t find that in many places.

Dark Horses:

Kenrich Williams ($4,900): The production hasn’t evaporated for Williams even with Ingram back. He put up 33 DraftKings points on the Clippers earlier this year, but Ingram missed that game. The upside for Williams is pretty much gone, but he has put up solid numbers worthy of usage in cash games.

Mikal Bridges ($4,100): Bridges has played well enough to earn more minutes, but as Phoenix showed last night, if Bridges goes cold, the minutes wont be there. The Suns could use his scoring, but they also have enough other bench players that someone will step up if Bridges is cold again. He’s more of a risk than he was a week ago.

Justin James ($3,400): With Ariza and Fox out and Bogdan doubtful, the Kings were looking for production. They found it on Friday. James racked up 24.25 DraftKings points in 33 minutes. James is only a shooter, but with his price this low, if he makes a half dozen shots, he has returned value. James is a superb value play until his price is adjusted.