NBA Draftkings Picks for Jan 11, 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
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,900 51.87 5.24
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,400 49.18 4.73
Deni Avdija POR $9,700 48.83 5.03
Stephen Curry GSW $9,000 44.76 4.97

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Shead TOR $4,000 25.76 6.44
Bruce Brown DEN $4,300 23.53 5.47
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,900 51.87 5.24
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 44.28 5.21

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,600 46.76 4.87
Kevin Durant HOU $8,900 45.92 5.16
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 44.28 5.21
Trey Murphy III NOP $7,800 40.54 5.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Terance Mann BKN $3,400 18.98 5.58
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,900 38.38 5.56
Bruce Brown DEN $4,300 23.53 5.47
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,100 21.48 5.24

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deni Avdija POR $9,700 48.83 5.03
Kevin Durant HOU $8,900 45.92 5.16
Jimmy Butler GSW $7,800 36.43 4.67
Jalen Williams OKC $8,000 35.65 4.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Royce O’Neale PHX $4,900 25.91 5.29
Pelle Larsson MIA $4,100 21.34 5.20
Kevin Durant HOU $8,900 45.92 5.16
Dillon Brooks PHX $5,900 30.18 5.12

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $10,800 53.83 4.98
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,000 51.19 4.65
Paolo Banchero ORL $9,400 44.72 4.76
Scottie Barnes TOR $8,200 43.54 5.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Danny Wolf BKN $4,100 24.53 5.98
OG Anunoby NYK $6,200 34.56 5.57
Derik Queen NOP $6,600 35.47 5.37
Tristan Vukcevic WAS $3,100 16.46 5.31

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,300 41.01 4.94
Alperen Sengun HOU $9,200 39.58 4.30
Victor Wembanyama SAS $9,400 39.27 4.18
Onyeka Okongwu ATL $7,300 36.19 4.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Goga Bitadze ORL $3,800 26.20 6.89
Danny Wolf BKN $4,100 24.53 5.98
Andre Drummond PHI $3,900 21.65 5.55
Mitchell Robinson NYK $4,100 22.41 5.47

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.