NBA Draftkings Picks for Jan 1, 2023

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja Morant MEM $9,900 51.56 5.21
De’Aaron Fox SAC $8,600 39.86 4.63
Marcus Smart BOS $6,000 32.52 5.42
Monte Morris WAS $4,900 28.10 5.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyus Jones MEM $4,100 24.41 5.95
Monte Morris WAS $4,900 28.10 5.74
Marcus Smart BOS $6,000 32.52 5.42
Malik Monk SAC $4,800 25.54 5.32

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,000 43.70 4.86
Marcus Smart BOS $6,000 32.52 5.42
Dillon Brooks MEM $5,400 29.04 5.38
Malik Monk SAC $4,800 25.54 5.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
John Konchar MEM $3,300 21.38 6.48
Marcus Smart BOS $6,000 32.52 5.42
Dillon Brooks MEM $5,400 29.04 5.38
Malik Monk SAC $4,800 25.54 5.32

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,200 52.53 5.15
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,000 43.70 4.86
Kyle Kuzma WAS $8,200 40.18 4.90
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $5,800 30.24 5.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
John Konchar MEM $3,300 21.38 6.48
Dillon Brooks MEM $5,400 29.04 5.38
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $5,800 30.24 5.21
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,200 52.53 5.15

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,200 52.53 5.15
Kristaps Porzingis WAS $8,900 42.50 4.78
Kyle Kuzma WAS $8,200 40.18 4.90
Bobby Portis MIL $6,200 36.96 5.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Portis MIL $6,200 36.96 5.96
Rui Hachimura WAS $4,200 24.78 5.90
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,200 52.53 5.15
Al Horford BOS $4,900 25.18 5.14

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,500 60.16 5.23
Domantas Sabonis SAC $10,300 48.34 4.69
Kristaps Porzingis WAS $8,900 42.50 4.78
Bobby Portis MIL $6,200 36.96 5.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Portis MIL $6,200 36.96 5.96
Steven Adams MEM $5,200 29.60 5.69
Daniel Gafford WAS $4,400 24.28 5.52
Brook Lopez MIL $5,900 31.17 5.28

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.