NBA Draftkings Picks for May 9, 2022

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephen Curry GSW $9,400 39.85 4.24
Jrue Holiday MIL $8,000 38.86 4.86
Jordan Poole GSW $7,100 34.49 4.86
Tyus Jones MEM $3,400 26.88 7.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyus Jones MEM $3,400 26.88 7.90
De’Anthony Melton MEM $4,800 24.72 5.15
Jrue Holiday MIL $8,000 38.86 4.86
Jordan Poole GSW $7,100 34.49 4.86

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,200 42.42 5.17
Jordan Poole GSW $7,100 34.49 4.86
Klay Thompson GSW $7,400 34.45 4.66
Desmond Bane MEM $6,200 27.14 4.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,200 42.42 5.17
De’Anthony Melton MEM $4,800 24.72 5.15
Jordan Poole GSW $7,100 34.49 4.86
Klay Thompson GSW $7,400 34.45 4.66

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 59.36 5.21
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,700 44.07 4.54
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,200 42.42 5.17
Klay Thompson GSW $7,400 34.45 4.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Grant Williams BOS $4,300 23.54 5.47
Andrew Wiggins GSW $5,900 30.78 5.22
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 59.36 5.21
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,200 42.42 5.17

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 59.36 5.21
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,700 44.07 4.54
Al Horford BOS $6,600 35.78 5.42
Andrew Wiggins GSW $5,900 30.78 5.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Kuminga GSW $3,300 20.29 6.15
Grant Williams BOS $4,300 23.54 5.47
Al Horford BOS $6,600 35.78 5.42
Andrew Wiggins GSW $5,900 30.78 5.22

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Al Horford BOS $6,600 35.78 5.42
Draymond Green GSW $6,400 29.37 4.59
Jaren Jackson Jr. MEM $6,300 28.71 4.56
Bobby Portis MIL $6,000 25.53 4.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Steven Adams MEM $3,200 18.91 5.91
Al Horford BOS $6,600 35.78 5.42
Brook Lopez MIL $4,600 23.81 5.18
Daniel Theis BOS $3,000 15.23 5.08

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.