DraftKings NBA picks December 29: Fear the Beard

By Mike Marteny | Dec 29, 2019

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dunks the ball (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

DraftKings NBA core plays:

Many of the cash anchors can anchor GPP lines as well. However, there’s a lot of value out there if you’re willing to take some risks. Do keep in mind that you wont be able to use all five staples in the same lineup. These are just guidelines to help in your build.

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Cash game staples:

Luka Doncic, Mavs

James Harden, Rockets

LeBron James, Lakers

Anthony Davis, Lakers

Derrick Favors, Pelicans

Will Barton, Nuggets

DraftKings NBA is perfect for GPP purposes since there are quite a few values to be found at this stage of the season. Most cash options are also GPP viable. The following players will mostly be used in GPP lineups.

Lonzo Ball, Pelicans

Terry Rozier, Hornets

Brandon Ingram, Pelicans

Jaren Jackson, Grizzlies

Jonas Valanciunas, Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday, Pelicans

Value picks:

Tyus Jones, Grizzlies

Gary Harris, Nuggets

Josh Hart, Pelicans

Jerami Grant, Nuggets

Isaiah Hartenstein, Rockets

Austin Rivers, Rockets

Stacks:

Rockets

Pelicans

Lakers (GPP only)

Nuggets (GPP only)

Davis and Westbrook were solid, but the night was dominated by Harden, Luka, and Drummond. I only had one of the three right. Tonight could be easier.

Harden

Luka

LeBron

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