NBA Draftkings Picks for Jan 21, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,300 49.06 4.76
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,500 39.80 4.68
Derrick White BOS $8,300 37.79 4.55
Ja Morant MEM $7,700 37.19 4.83

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Daniss Jenkins DET $3,400 19.22 5.65
Ajay Mitchell OKC $5,100 28.22 5.53
Immanuel Quickley TOR $6,900 36.93 5.35
Andrew Nembhard IND $6,700 34.57 5.16

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,500 44.48 4.68
Brandon Ingram TOR $8,300 38.92 4.69
Derrick White BOS $8,300 37.79 4.55
Trey Murphy III NOP $8,100 36.76 4.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,200 23.19 5.52
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,700 19.21 5.19
Cedric Coward MEM $5,500 28.09 5.11
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,900 34.18 4.95

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,800 45.12 4.60
Michael Porter Jr. BKN $8,700 42.67 4.90
Brandon Miller CHA $7,000 36.61 5.23
DeMar DeRozan SAC $7,300 34.87 4.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Kuzma MIL $4,300 25.43 5.91
Brandon Miller CHA $7,000 36.61 5.23
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,300 31.60 5.02
Ausar Thompson DET $5,500 27.63 5.02

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $10,800 48.88 4.53
Jalen Johnson ATL $10,200 47.97 4.70
Scottie Barnes TOR $9,300 41.15 4.42
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,000 37.86 4.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,400 22.39 6.58
Kyle Kuzma MIL $4,300 25.43 5.91
Bobby Portis MIL $5,300 29.39 5.55
Tobias Harris DET $5,200 28.58 5.50

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,600 40.55 4.72
Evan Mobley CLE $9,000 36.69 4.08
Onyeka Okongwu ATL $7,400 36.36 4.91
Jalen Duren DET $7,200 36.35 5.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,400 22.39 6.58
Bobby Portis MIL $5,300 29.39 5.55
Dylan Cardwell SAC $4,000 22.09 5.52
Jalen Duren DET $7,200 36.35 5.05

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.