NBA Draftkings Picks for Jan 2, 2026

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
Luka Doncic LAL $11,900 58.35 4.90
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,200 48.01 5.22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,300 47.76 4.64
Deni Avdija POR $9,600 46.71 4.87

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamaree Bouyea PHX $2,400 14.58 6.07
Miles McBride NYK $4,300 25.47 5.92
Bruce Brown DEN $4,300 24.43 5.68
LaMelo Ball CHA $8,100 44.03 5.44

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,000 45.94 5.10
Devin Booker PHX $11,600 42.31 3.65
Desmond Bane ORL $7,300 37.92 5.19
Collin Gillespie PHX $9,600 36.81 3.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miles McBride NYK $4,300 25.47 5.92
Bruce Brown DEN $4,300 24.43 5.68
Cason Wallace OKC $4,000 21.45 5.36
Tre Jones CHI $5,100 27.12 5.32

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Desmond Bane ORL $7,300 37.92 5.19
Jalen Williams OKC $7,600 37.25 4.90
Brandon Miller CHA $7,000 36.06 5.15
DeMar DeRozan SAC $9,000 32.43 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Dunn PHX $2,800 18.59 6.64
Ziaire Williams BKN $3,000 19.90 6.63
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,700 28.10 5.98
Peyton Watson DEN $6,100 31.86 5.22

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $9,900 53.40 5.39
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $10,900 47.63 4.37
Paolo Banchero ORL $8,600 43.97 5.11
Zion Williamson NOP $7,500 40.88 5.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Dunn PHX $2,800 18.59 6.64
Ziaire Williams BKN $3,000 19.90 6.63
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,700 28.10 5.98
Jalen Smith CHI $5,000 29.33 5.87

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM $7,500 38.00 5.07
Evan Mobley CLE $7,400 35.58 4.81
Onyeka Okongwu ATL $7,500 35.54 4.74
Nikola Vucevic CHI $7,100 32.89 4.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Day’Ron Sharpe BKN $3,700 31.99 8.65
Luke Kornet SAS $4,000 26.77 6.69
Ariel Hukporti NYK $3,100 20.48 6.61
Yves Missi NOP $3,700 22.96 6.21

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.