NBA Draftkings Picks for Jun 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $14,000 52.22 3.73
Tyrese Haliburton IND $11,000 40.13 3.65
Alex Caruso OKC $6,800 27.09 3.98
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,600 25.09 4.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ben Sheppard IND $1,200 5.98 4.98
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,600 25.09 4.48
Cason Wallace OKC $3,400 14.92 4.39
Ajay Mitchell OKC $1,000 4.33 4.33

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Caruso OKC $6,800 27.09 3.98
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,600 25.09 4.48
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,200 21.29 4.09
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,600 18.13 3.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ben Sheppard IND $1,200 5.98 4.98
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,600 25.09 4.48
Cason Wallace OKC $3,400 14.92 4.39
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,400 5.80 4.14

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $9,800 36.18 3.69
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,200 21.29 4.09
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,600 18.13 3.94
Bennedict Mathurin IND $4,000 15.59 3.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,400 5.80 4.14
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,200 21.29 4.09
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,600 18.13 3.94
Bennedict Mathurin IND $4,000 15.59 3.90

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pascal Siakam IND $10,000 37.37 3.74
Jalen Williams OKC $9,800 36.18 3.69
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.06 3.98
Obi Toppin IND $6,000 20.89 3.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $1,600 7.11 4.44
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.06 3.98
Pascal Siakam IND $10,000 37.37 3.74
Jalen Williams OKC $9,800 36.18 3.69

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.06 3.98
Myles Turner IND $7,200 25.89 3.60
Obi Toppin IND $6,000 20.89 3.48
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 18.65 3.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $1,600 7.11 4.44
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.06 3.98
Thomas Bryant IND $1,000 3.95 3.95
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 18.65 3.73

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.