NBA Draftkings Picks for Jan 29, 2024

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 DAL $11,800 68.35 5.79
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,100 51.08 5.06
Devin Booker PHX $9,800 50.38 5.14
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,700 47.67 4.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,800 68.35 5.79
Patrick Beverley PHI $5,100 29.38 5.76
Collin Sexton UTA $6,900 37.75 5.47
Kris Dunn UTA $3,900 21.14 5.42

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $9,800 50.38 5.14
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,700 47.67 4.91
Anthony Edwards MIN $8,500 44.30 5.21
Jaylen Brown BOS $7,800 41.09 5.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Quentin Grimes NYK $3,700 20.44 5.52
Tim Hardaway Jr. DAL $5,900 32.38 5.49
Collin Sexton UTA $6,900 37.75 5.47
Devin Vassell SAS $6,700 36.15 5.40

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $9,400 49.22 5.24
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,200 46.50 5.05
Kawhi Leonard LAC $8,200 41.79 5.10
Lauri Markkanen UTA $8,200 41.65 5.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gregory Jackson MEM $4,200 25.49 6.07
Quentin Grimes NYK $3,700 20.44 5.52
Tim Hardaway Jr. DAL $5,900 32.38 5.49
Franz Wagner ORL $7,200 39.25 5.45

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 58.79 5.16
Victor Wembanyama SAS $8,900 52.66 5.92
Anthony Davis LAL $10,000 52.47 5.25
LeBron James LAL $9,400 49.22 5.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gregory Jackson MEM $4,200 25.49 6.07
Victor Wembanyama SAS $8,900 52.66 5.92
Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM $8,100 47.29 5.84
Miles Bridges CHA $8,000 44.40 5.55

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,300 59.49 5.26
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 58.79 5.16
Domantas Sabonis SAC $10,200 54.30 5.32
Victor Wembanyama SAS $8,900 52.66 5.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $8,900 52.66 5.92
Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM $8,100 47.29 5.84
Paul Reed PHI $5,000 28.98 5.80
Nick Richards CHA $5,600 31.22 5.57

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.