NBA Draftkings Picks for May 2, 2022

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,200 55.57 4.96
James Harden PHI $9,800 44.34 4.52
Chris Paul PHX $9,100 43.60 4.79
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 37.80 4.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,200 55.57 4.96
Jalen Brunson DAL $7,200 35.02 4.86
Chris Paul PHX $9,100 43.60 4.79
Gabe Vincent MIA $4,400 20.85 4.74

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden PHI $9,800 44.34 4.52
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 37.80 4.45
Jalen Brunson DAL $7,200 35.02 4.86
Tyler Herro MIA $6,400 30.06 4.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Strus MIA $4,700 23.08 4.91
Jalen Brunson DAL $7,200 35.02 4.86
Tyler Herro MIA $6,400 30.06 4.70
James Harden PHI $9,800 44.34 4.52

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,200 41.29 4.49
Mikal Bridges PHX $6,100 27.59 4.52
Dorian Finney-Smith DAL $5,800 24.30 4.19
Max Strus MIA $4,700 23.08 4.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Strus MIA $4,700 23.08 4.91
Mikal Bridges PHX $6,100 27.59 4.52
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,200 41.29 4.49
Jae Crowder PHX $4,600 20.17 4.39

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,200 41.29 4.49
Tobias Harris PHI $8,000 34.27 4.28
Dorian Finney-Smith DAL $5,800 24.30 4.19
Cameron Johnson PHX $4,900 20.39 4.16

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
P.J. Tucker MIA $4,000 19.40 4.85
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,200 41.29 4.49
Paul Reed PHI $4,200 18.59 4.43
Jae Crowder PHX $4,600 20.17 4.39

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,700 38.22 4.96
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,300 37.39 5.12
Paul Reed PHI $4,200 18.59 4.43
Maxi Kleber DAL $3,800 16.30 4.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,300 37.39 5.12
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,700 38.22 4.96
Dwight Powell DAL $3,500 16.08 4.59
Paul Reed PHI $4,200 18.59 4.43

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.