NBA Draftkings Picks for Mar 16, 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
Luka Doncic LAL $12,100 61.84 5.11
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,400 59.11 5.19
James Harden LAC $10,600 51.31 4.84
Trae Young ATL $10,000 47.31 4.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keon Johnson BKN $5,100 30.95 6.07
Brandon Williams DAL $5,400 32.52 6.02
Donte DiVincenzo MIN $5,500 32.46 5.90
Scoot Henderson POR $5,400 30.58 5.66

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,100 47.86 5.26
Devin Booker PHX $9,400 44.11 4.69
Quentin Grimes PHI $8,100 39.13 4.83
Austin Reaves LAL $9,100 38.68 4.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Wilson BKN $3,200 21.70 6.78
Keon Johnson BKN $5,100 30.95 6.07
Donte DiVincenzo MIN $5,500 32.46 5.90
AJ Lawson TOR $4,700 26.75 5.69

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Scottie Barnes TOR $8,300 40.32 4.86
Kawhi Leonard LAC $8,700 39.06 4.49
Franz Wagner ORL $8,700 38.57 4.43
Deni Avdija POR $6,800 37.17 5.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Wilson BKN $3,200 21.70 6.78
Nickeil Alexander-Walker MIN $3,700 20.34 5.50
Deni Avdija POR $6,800 37.17 5.47
Justin Edwards PHI $4,100 22.44 5.47

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,600 55.11 4.75
Paolo Banchero ORL $9,500 49.60 5.22
Miles Bridges CHA $9,300 47.84 5.14
Kevin Durant PHX $9,900 47.74 4.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deni Avdija POR $6,800 37.17 5.47
Justin Edwards PHI $4,100 22.44 5.47
Jaden McDaniels MIN $6,400 34.77 5.43
Ricky Council IV PHI $4,700 25.48 5.42

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,600 55.11 4.75
Kevin Durant PHX $9,900 47.74 4.82
Ivica Zubac LAC $8,600 41.26 4.80
Julius Randle MIN $7,400 38.78 5.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,000 33.08 5.51
Donovan Clingan POR $5,300 28.98 5.47
Jakob Poeltl TOR $5,900 32.04 5.43
Nic Claxton BKN $5,500 29.42 5.35

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.