NBA Draftkings Picks for Jan 21, 2025

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
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,900 44.75 4.52
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,000 44.54 4.95
Scottie Barnes TOR $8,500 42.56 5.01
Austin Reaves LAL $8,000 41.68 5.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Terry Rozier MIA $4,800 27.56 5.74
Anthony Black ORL $4,400 24.82 5.64
Jamal Murray DEN $7,400 38.67 5.23
Austin Reaves LAL $8,000 41.68 5.21

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $8,100 41.35 5.11
Jamal Murray DEN $7,400 38.67 5.23
Jordan Poole WAS $7,200 35.38 4.91
Anfernee Simons POR $6,600 32.78 4.97

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Terry Rozier MIA $4,800 27.56 5.74
Duncan Robinson MIA $4,100 23.20 5.66
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ORL $4,000 22.12 5.53
Jamal Murray DEN $7,400 38.67 5.23

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $7,900 43.26 5.48
Scottie Barnes TOR $8,500 42.56 5.01
Paul George PHI $8,100 41.35 5.11
RJ Barrett TOR $7,700 40.62 5.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $7,900 43.26 5.48
RJ Barrett TOR $7,700 40.62 5.28
Kyshawn George WAS $3,700 19.07 5.15
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $5,900 30.21 5.12

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $9,800 49.62 5.06
Josh Hart NYK $7,900 43.26 5.48
Paolo Banchero ORL $8,600 40.76 4.74
Deni Avdija POR $6,800 31.26 4.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kel’el Ware MIA $4,200 25.09 5.97
Josh Hart NYK $7,900 43.26 5.48
Nikola Jovic MIA $4,900 25.98 5.30
Dorian Finney-Smith LAL $3,400 17.79 5.23

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $12,000 62.10 5.17
Anthony Davis LAL $10,300 53.76 5.22
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $9,700 49.54 5.11
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,800 38.73 4.97

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kel’el Ware MIA $4,200 25.09 5.97
Jonas Valanciunas WAS $5,000 27.75 5.55
Jakob Poeltl TOR $6,200 33.99 5.48
Deandre Ayton POR $6,400 34.64 5.41

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.