DraftKings NBA picks December 30: Feel the Heat

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DraftKings NBA Small Forwards:

Best Bets:

Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,300): The Bucks have no reason to push Giannis. It’s not like they need him against the Bulls. If Giannis does play, he racked up 126.5 DraftKings in the first two games against the Bulls. Giannis is the top guy on the slate if there’s no restrictions. If there are or if Giannis is out, switch to Middleton.

Jimmy Butler ($7,800): Butler had arguably his best game of the season against Washington the first time around. He put up 68.25 DraftKings points in that one. The only issue I have with Butler is the high likelihood of a blowout. If Beal sits, I don’t know if I trust anything from this game. That said, if it gets out of hand, Butler will likely be why. His price is low enough that he can hit value even if he only plays 30 minutes.

Honorable Mention:

Kelly Oubre ($6,700): Oubre’s monster against Portland earlier this year likely had more to do with Booker being out than anything else. However, the Suns were mostly at full strength on Saturday and Oubre still went for 53 DraftKings points. He’s a very streaky player, but the upside is massive.

Joe Ingles ($6,100): Ingles just keeps putting up monster numbers with Conley out. Ingles has at least 25 DraftKings points in 11 straight. He was been over 32 in ten of those. There is no reason to fade Ingles here. He doesn’t have huge upside, but 6x value seems likely.

Dark Horses:

Taurean Prince ($5,400): Prince put up 40.25 DraftKIngs points on Minnesota the first time around, but there are several reasons not to expect a repeat performance. The Nets have a strong bench and aren’t afraid to use it. Still, I think Prince sees enough minutes that 5x value wont be a problem and 6x value is very possible.

Cam Reddish ($4,700): The minutes are there for Reddish with Young out, but he has been wildly inconsistent. The production is never a guarantee with Reddish. He could go for 20 or he could go for 50. We have seen both within the span of a week a couple of times this year. It just depends on if you’re willing to take this kind of risk.