NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 19, 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 $10,500 49.49 4.71
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,000 46.75 5.19
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,700 46.45 4.79
Josh Giddey CHI $9,100 46.09 5.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Harper SAS $4,800 25.25 5.26
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,000 46.75 5.19
Derrick White BOS $7,500 38.80 5.17
Donte DiVincenzo MIN $6,600 33.60 5.09

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,800 46.91 4.79
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,200 42.03 4.57
Derrick White BOS $7,500 38.80 5.17
Stephon Castle SAS $7,400 36.17 4.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Harper SAS $4,800 25.25 5.26
Derrick White BOS $7,500 38.80 5.17
Coby White CHI $6,900 35.52 5.15
Kevin Huerter CHI $4,400 21.99 5.00

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,500 50.15 5.28
Jalen Williams OKC $8,000 38.19 4.77
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,800 32.70 4.81
Norman Powell MIA $7,200 32.13 4.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Vassell SAS $5,300 28.57 5.39
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,500 50.15 5.28
Kevin Huerter CHI $4,400 21.99 5.00
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,500 22.17 4.93

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $10,000 58.76 5.88
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,900 45.45 5.11
Julius Randle MIN $9,000 41.48 4.61
Paul George PHI $6,900 36.40 5.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $10,000 58.76 5.88
Paul George PHI $6,900 36.40 5.27
Naz Reid MIN $6,800 35.28 5.19
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,900 45.45 5.11

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $10,700 45.71 4.27
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,900 45.45 5.11
Joel Embiid PHI $7,900 42.14 5.33
Bam Adebayo MIA $8,000 37.04 4.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joel Embiid PHI $7,900 42.14 5.33
Naz Reid MIN $6,800 35.28 5.19
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,900 45.45 5.11
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $6,200 31.25 5.04

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.