NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 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
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,600 47.42 4.47
De’Aaron Fox SAS $9,200 36.21 3.94
Dylan Harper SAS $4,600 21.71 4.72
Tyler Kolek NYK $2,400 9.75 4.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Harper SAS $4,600 21.71 4.72
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,600 47.42 4.47
Tyler Kolek NYK $2,400 9.75 4.06
De’Aaron Fox SAS $9,200 36.21 3.94

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $7,800 34.30 4.40
Stephon Castle SAS $8,400 33.53 3.99
Dylan Harper SAS $4,600 21.71 4.72
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,400 21.63 4.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,400 21.63 4.92
Dylan Harper SAS $4,600 21.71 4.72
Lindy Waters III SAS $1,000 4.45 4.45
Josh Hart NYK $7,800 34.30 4.40

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mikal Bridges NYK $7,400 32.60 4.41
Devin Vassell SAS $6,800 28.29 4.16
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,400 21.63 4.92
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,600 20.80 5.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,600 20.80 5.78
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,400 21.63 4.92
Lindy Waters III SAS $1,000 4.45 4.45
Mikal Bridges NYK $7,400 32.60 4.41

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,000 47.23 4.72
OG Anunoby NYK $7,000 34.19 4.88
Harrison Barnes SAS $5,600 21.51 3.84
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,600 20.80 5.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,600 20.80 5.78
OG Anunoby NYK $7,000 34.19 4.88
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,000 47.23 4.72
Harrison Barnes SAS $5,600 21.51 3.84

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,000 47.23 4.72
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,600 40.79 3.52
Luke Kornet SAS $5,000 20.17 4.03
Mitchell Robinson NYK $4,000 19.28 4.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mitchell Robinson NYK $4,000 19.28 4.82
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,000 47.23 4.72
Kelly Olynyk SAS $1,800 7.82 4.34
Luke Kornet SAS $5,000 20.17 4.03

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.