NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 31, 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 $10,400 52.28 5.03
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,400 47.84 5.09
Jamal Murray DEN $9,300 47.79 5.14
Deni Avdija POR $9,700 46.88 4.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Pickett DEN $3,100 18.54 5.98
Tre Jones CHI $4,500 26.19 5.82
Dyson Daniels ATL $6,400 36.26 5.67
Jeremiah Fears NOP $4,900 27.74 5.66

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,400 47.08 5.01
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,000 42.68 4.74
Devin Booker PHX $8,900 41.29 4.64
Brandon Ingram TOR $7,600 39.30 5.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Richard GSW $2,200 16.01 7.28
Tre Jones CHI $4,500 26.19 5.82
Josh Green CHA $1,600 9.07 5.67
Dyson Daniels ATL $6,400 36.26 5.67

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deni Avdija POR $9,700 46.88 4.83
Desmond Bane ORL $7,200 37.67 5.23
Jalen Williams OKC $7,800 36.39 4.67
Brandon Miller CHA $9,800 33.91 3.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Liam McNeeley CHA $1,200 10.20 8.50
Will Richard GSW $2,200 16.01 7.28
Josh Green CHA $1,600 9.07 5.67
Kevin Huerter CHI $4,300 24.03 5.59

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $9,800 51.59 5.26
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $10,900 45.15 4.14
Paolo Banchero ORL $8,700 42.22 4.85
Julius Randle MIN $8,100 42.05 5.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Liam McNeeley CHA $1,200 10.20 8.50
Matas Buzelis CHI $4,600 29.75 6.47
Jalen Smith CHI $4,700 28.69 6.10
Zion Williamson NOP $7,100 40.51 5.71

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $9,900 51.86 5.24
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $9,200 44.75 4.86
Evan Mobley CLE $7,000 38.65 5.52
Onyeka Okongwu ATL $7,600 38.24 5.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Smith CHI $4,700 28.69 6.10
Mark Williams PHX $5,100 29.32 5.75
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,200 34.84 5.62
Evan Mobley CLE $7,000 38.65 5.52

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.