NBA Draftkings Picks for May 6, 2022

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,600 57.39 4.95
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 42.78 5.03
Chris Paul PHX $8,300 41.44 4.99
James Harden PHI $9,000 39.27 4.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 42.78 5.03
Kyle Lowry MIA $6,100 30.48 5.00
Chris Paul PHX $8,300 41.44 4.99
Tyler Herro MIA $6,900 34.19 4.96

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 42.78 5.03
James Harden PHI $9,000 39.27 4.36
Tyler Herro MIA $6,900 34.19 4.96
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,400 30.50 4.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 42.78 5.03
Tyler Herro MIA $6,900 34.19 4.96
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,400 30.50 4.77
James Harden PHI $9,000 39.27 4.36

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,300 48.57 5.22
Mikal Bridges PHX $5,900 27.71 4.70
Reggie Bullock DAL $5,400 23.02 4.26
Jae Crowder PHX $5,000 22.42 4.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,300 48.57 5.22
Mikal Bridges PHX $5,900 27.71 4.70
Jae Crowder PHX $5,000 22.42 4.48
Reggie Bullock DAL $5,400 23.02 4.26

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,300 48.57 5.22
Tobias Harris PHI $7,300 36.92 5.06
Jae Crowder PHX $5,000 22.42 4.48
Dorian Finney-Smith DAL $5,500 22.41 4.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,300 48.57 5.22
Tobias Harris PHI $7,300 36.92 5.06
P.J. Tucker MIA $4,500 20.44 4.54
Jae Crowder PHX $5,000 22.42 4.48

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joel Embiid PHI $10,400 47.85 4.60
Bam Adebayo MIA $8,100 39.97 4.93
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,600 29.04 3.82
Maxi Kleber DAL $4,400 16.21 3.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bam Adebayo MIA $8,100 39.97 4.93
Joel Embiid PHI $10,400 47.85 4.60
JaVale McGee PHX $3,200 14.37 4.49
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,600 29.04 3.82

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.