NBA Draftkings Picks for Dec 23, 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 $11,500 56.38 4.90
LaMelo Ball CHA $9,800 55.70 5.68
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,100 53.57 5.30
Cade Cunningham DET $10,000 53.54 5.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Rollins MIL $3,500 24.93 7.12
Russell Westbrook DEN $6,000 40.36 6.73
Tyler Herro MIA $7,400 43.93 5.94
T.J. McConnell IND $4,900 28.33 5.78

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Herro MIA $7,400 43.93 5.94
Anthony Edwards MIN $8,700 42.90 4.93
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,400 40.59 4.83
Kyrie Irving DAL $8,500 37.52 4.41

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Duncan Robinson MIA $4,100 25.53 6.23
Amen Thompson HOU $5,800 35.34 6.09
Tyler Herro MIA $7,400 43.93 5.94
Collin Sexton UTA $5,500 31.73 5.77

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,500 51.23 4.88
Scottie Barnes TOR $9,100 41.66 4.58
RJ Barrett TOR $8,900 40.71 4.57
Cameron Johnson BKN $7,400 37.91 5.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Amen Thompson HOU $5,800 35.34 6.09
Khris Middleton MIL $6,000 34.07 5.68
Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIA $3,800 21.26 5.59
Jaden McDaniels MIN $4,500 24.93 5.54

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $10,500 51.23 4.88
LeBron James LAL $9,500 49.70 5.23
Kevin Durant PHX $9,400 48.12 5.12
Jalen Johnson ATL $9,000 43.95 4.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Portis MIL $6,300 39.91 6.33
Larry Nance Jr. ATL $4,500 25.27 5.61
Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIA $3,800 21.26 5.59
Kyshawn George WAS $3,300 18.27 5.54

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $12,000 65.90 5.49
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,000 54.32 4.94
Anthony Davis LAL $10,500 53.99 5.14
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,200 53.81 5.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trayce Jackson-Davis GSW $3,900 30.43 7.80
Jonas Valanciunas WAS $4,500 28.96 6.44
Bobby Portis MIL $6,300 39.91 6.33
Brook Lopez MIL $5,500 31.11 5.66

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.