NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 31, 2024

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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,000 56.56 5.14
Damian Lillard MIL $9,600 45.43 4.73
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,100 43.18 5.33
James Harden LAC $9,300 42.59 4.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,000 28.18 5.64
Jrue Holiday BOS $4,700 26.32 5.60
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,100 43.18 5.33
Darius Garland CLE $7,200 38.18 5.30

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,800 46.83 5.32
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,400 39.97 4.76
Norman Powell LAC $7,400 39.77 5.37
Devin Booker PHX $9,200 38.14 4.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
John Konchar MEM $4,200 29.64 7.06
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,000 28.18 5.64
Norman Powell LAC $7,400 39.77 5.37
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,800 46.83 5.32

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,500 53.71 5.11
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,800 46.83 5.32
Scottie Barnes TOR $9,500 40.41 4.25
Norman Powell LAC $7,400 39.77 5.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
John Konchar MEM $4,200 29.64 7.06
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,500 20.06 5.73
Dean Wade CLE $4,100 22.13 5.40
Norman Powell LAC $7,400 39.77 5.37

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,300 58.59 5.18
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,500 53.71 5.11
LeBron James LAL $9,700 50.60 5.22
Kevin Durant PHX $9,600 47.17 4.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,500 20.06 5.73
Pascal Siakam IND $7,300 39.46 5.41
Dean Wade CLE $4,100 22.13 5.40
Chris Boucher TOR $3,700 19.88 5.37

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,300 58.59 5.18
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,600 55.63 4.80
Anthony Davis LAL $10,900 50.10 4.60
Kevin Durant PHX $9,600 47.17 4.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ivica Zubac LAC $7,700 43.77 5.68
Mason Plumlee PHX $4,500 23.82 5.29
Jay Huff MEM $3,800 19.85 5.22
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,300 58.59 5.18

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.