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NBA Draftkings Picks for May 8, 2022

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,000 61.32 5.57
Devin Booker PHX $8,400 40.53 4.82
James Harden PHI $8,500 38.74 4.56
Chris Paul PHX $8,100 38.53 4.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,000 61.32 5.57
Kyle Lowry MIA $5,600 27.02 4.83
Devin Booker PHX $8,400 40.53 4.82
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,600 31.71 4.80

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $8,400 40.53 4.82
James Harden PHI $8,500 38.74 4.56
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,600 31.71 4.80
Tyler Herro MIA $6,100 29.26 4.80

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $8,400 40.53 4.82
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,600 31.71 4.80
Tyler Herro MIA $6,100 29.26 4.80
Reggie Bullock DAL $5,200 24.43 4.70

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $8,900 45.57 5.12
Mikal Bridges PHX $6,000 27.73 4.62
Reggie Bullock DAL $5,200 24.43 4.70
Jae Crowder PHX $5,400 24.16 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $8,900 45.57 5.12
Reggie Bullock DAL $5,200 24.43 4.70
Mikal Bridges PHX $6,000 27.73 4.62
Max Strus MIA $4,600 21.24 4.62

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $8,900 45.57 5.12
Tobias Harris PHI $7,000 35.11 5.02
Jae Crowder PHX $5,400 24.16 4.47
Dorian Finney-Smith DAL $5,500 22.77 4.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $8,900 45.57 5.12
Tobias Harris PHI $7,000 35.11 5.02
P.J. Tucker MIA $4,100 19.19 4.68
Jae Crowder PHX $5,400 24.16 4.47

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joel Embiid PHI $9,800 44.12 4.50
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,500 37.96 5.06
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,300 32.81 4.49
Maxi Kleber DAL $4,900 20.81 4.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,500 37.96 5.06
Joel Embiid PHI $9,800 44.12 4.50
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,300 32.81 4.49
Maxi Kleber DAL $4,900 20.81 4.25

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.

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