NBA Draftkings Picks for May 5, 2020

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Westbrook HOU $10,000 50.26 5.03
Eric Bledsoe MIL $8,000 36.03 4.50
George Hill MIL $4,400 16.18 3.68
Chris Clemons HOU $1,000 5.71 5.71

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Clemons HOU $1,000 5.71 5.71
Russell Westbrook HOU $10,000 50.26 5.03
Eric Bledsoe MIL $8,000 36.03 4.50
George Hill MIL $4,400 16.18 3.68

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden HOU $12,800 56.93 4.45
Khris Middleton MIL $8,600 42.86 4.98
Donte DiVincenzo MIL $5,600 24.81 4.43
Eric Gordon HOU $3,800 24.09 6.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sterling Brown MIL $1,200 12.81 10.68
Kyle Korver MIL $2,000 13.75 6.88
Eric Gordon HOU $3,800 24.09 6.34
Wesley Matthews MIL $3,200 16.37 5.11

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Danuel House Jr. HOU $6,000 22.53 3.75
Jeff Green HOU $2,400 18.45 7.69
Pat Connaughton MIL $1,400 15.48 11.06
DeMarre Carroll HOU $1,000 12.20 12.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
DeMarre Carroll HOU $1,000 12.20 12.20
Thanasis Antetokounmpo MIL $1,000 11.79 11.79
Pat Connaughton MIL $1,400 15.48 11.06
Thabo Sefolosha HOU $1,000 10.41 10.41

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $12,600 63.76 5.06
Robert Covington HOU $7,200 31.63 4.39
P.J. Tucker HOU $3,000 19.31 6.44
Marvin Williams MIL $1,600 13.25 8.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
D.J. Wilson MIL $1,000 9.73 9.73
Marvin Williams MIL $1,600 13.25 8.28
Isaiah Hartenstein HOU $1,000 7.63 7.63
Bruno Caboclo HOU $1,000 6.90 6.90

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brook Lopez MIL $7,000 27.51 3.93
Robin Lopez MIL $1,800 9.70 5.39
Tyson Chandler HOU $1,000 0.95 0.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robin Lopez MIL $1,800 9.70 5.39
Brook Lopez MIL $7,000 27.51 3.93
Tyson Chandler HOU $1,000 0.95 0.95

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.