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
Josh Giddey CHI $9,100 46.65 5.13
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,000 46.09 5.12
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,700 45.76 4.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darius Garland CLE $7,200 40.89 5.68
Dylan Harper SAS $4,800 25.25 5.26
Derrick White BOS $7,500 38.80 5.17
Josh Giddey CHI $9,100 46.65 5.13

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,200 42.03 4.57
Derrick White BOS $7,500 38.80 5.17
Norman Powell MIA $7,200 37.18 5.16
Stephon Castle SAS $7,400 36.17 4.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIA $5,900 31.74 5.38
Dylan Harper SAS $4,800 25.25 5.26
Coby White CHI $6,900 35.92 5.21
Derrick White BOS $7,500 38.80 5.17

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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
Norman Powell MIA $7,200 37.18 5.16
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,800 34.92 5.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nae’Qwan Tomlin CLE $3,300 18.38 5.57
Devin Vassell SAS $5,300 28.57 5.39
Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIA $5,900 31.74 5.38
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,500 50.15 5.28

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $10,000 58.76 5.88
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,900 45.31 5.09
Julius Randle MIN $9,000 41.48 4.61
Naz Reid MIN $6,800 35.28 5.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $10,000 58.76 5.88
Nae’Qwan Tomlin CLE $3,300 18.38 5.57
Naz Reid MIN $6,800 35.28 5.19
Jordan Walsh BOS $4,800 24.48 5.10

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $10,700 45.71 4.27
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,900 45.31 5.09
Onyeka Okongwu ATL $7,500 36.54 4.87
Bam Adebayo MIA $8,000 36.00 4.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kel’el Ware MIA $4,700 30.36 6.46
Jarrett Allen CLE $6,200 34.85 5.62
Naz Reid MIN $6,800 35.28 5.19
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,900 45.31 5.09

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.