NBA Draftkings Picks for Oct 22, 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
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,700 45.38 5.22
D’Angelo Russell LAL $6,200 32.55 5.25
Jrue Holiday BOS $5,800 31.70 5.47
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.40 5.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jrue Holiday BOS $5,800 31.70 5.47
D’Angelo Russell LAL $6,200 32.55 5.25
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.40 5.23
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,700 45.38 5.22

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $8,800 47.53 5.40
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,200 37.41 4.56
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.40 5.23
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,800 29.61 4.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $8,800 47.53 5.40
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.40 5.23
Donte DiVincenzo MIN $5,100 25.05 4.91
Derrick White BOS $6,300 29.22 4.64

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $8,900 49.49 5.56
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,000 47.53 5.28
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,200 37.41 4.56
Josh Hart NYK $5,600 35.94 6.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $5,600 35.94 6.42
LeBron James LAL $8,900 49.49 5.56
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,000 47.53 5.28
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,200 37.41 4.56

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $8,900 49.49 5.56
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,000 47.53 5.28
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 37.63 4.70
Josh Hart NYK $5,600 35.94 6.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $5,600 35.94 6.42
LeBron James LAL $8,900 49.49 5.56
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,000 47.53 5.28
Naz Reid MIN $4,900 23.33 4.76

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis LAL $9,400 53.49 5.69
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $7,800 41.67 5.34
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 37.63 4.70
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,700 34.63 5.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis LAL $9,400 53.49 5.69
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $7,800 41.67 5.34
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,700 34.63 5.17
Naz Reid MIN $4,900 23.33 4.76

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.