NBA Draftkings Picks for May 25, 2020

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Spencer Dinwiddie BKN $9,400 35.45 3.77
Jamal Murray DEN $7,600 31.23 4.11
Monte Morris DEN $4,600 18.52 4.03
Chris Chiozza BKN $1,000 15.73 15.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Chiozza BKN $1,000 15.73 15.73
PJ Dozier DEN $1,000 5.19 5.19
Jamal Murray DEN $7,600 31.23 4.11
Monte Morris DEN $4,600 18.52 4.03

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Barton DEN $8,200 29.10 3.55
Joe Harris BKN $8,600 26.42 3.07
Garrett Temple BKN $5,000 24.36 4.87
Gary Harris DEN $6,200 20.14 3.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot BKN $2,600 13.83 5.32
Garrett Temple BKN $5,000 24.36 4.87
Torrey Craig DEN $3,400 13.52 3.98
Will Barton DEN $8,200 29.10 3.55

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caris LeVert BKN $4,000 41.44 10.36
Jerami Grant DEN $5,400 22.44 4.16
Taurean Prince BKN $6,600 18.80 2.85
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $1,000 12.78 12.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $1,000 12.78 12.78
Caris LeVert BKN $4,000 41.44 10.36
Jerami Grant DEN $5,400 22.44 4.16
Wilson Chandler BKN $3,000 11.43 3.81

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Millsap DEN $3,800 23.32 6.14
Rodions Kurucs BKN $1,800 6.80 3.78
Nicolas Claxton BKN $1,000 6.07 6.07
Noah Vonleh DEN $1,000 4.63 4.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Millsap DEN $3,800 23.32 6.14
Nicolas Claxton BKN $1,000 6.07 6.07
Noah Vonleh DEN $1,000 4.63 4.63
Rodions Kurucs BKN $1,800 6.80 3.78

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $10,400 45.26 4.35
DeAndre Jordan BKN $7,000 25.52 3.65
Jarrett Allen BKN $6,000 22.48 3.75
Mason Plumlee DEN $3,600 16.89 4.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mason Plumlee DEN $3,600 16.89 4.69
Nikola Jokic DEN $10,400 45.26 4.35
Jarrett Allen BKN $6,000 22.48 3.75
DeAndre Jordan BKN $7,000 25.52 3.65

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.