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NBA Draftkings Picks for May 12, 2022

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,500 61.66 5.36
Devin Booker PHX $8,800 43.87 4.99
James Harden PHI $8,700 39.41 4.53
Chris Paul PHX $8,000 32.31 4.04

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,500 61.66 5.36
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,300 31.76 5.04
Devin Booker PHX $8,800 43.87 4.99
Tyrese Maxey PHI $6,400 29.34 4.58

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $8,800 43.87 4.99
James Harden PHI $8,700 39.41 4.53
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,300 31.76 5.04
Tyler Herro MIA $6,000 26.93 4.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Brunson DAL $6,300 31.76 5.04
Devin Booker PHX $8,800 43.87 4.99
Max Strus MIA $5,100 23.17 4.54
James Harden PHI $8,700 39.41 4.53

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,800 41.52 4.24
Mikal Bridges PHX $5,700 24.99 4.38
Jae Crowder PHX $5,400 24.19 4.48
Max Strus MIA $5,100 23.17 4.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Strus MIA $5,100 23.17 4.54
Jae Crowder PHX $5,400 24.19 4.48
Mikal Bridges PHX $5,700 24.99 4.38
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,800 41.52 4.24

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,800 41.52 4.24
Tobias Harris PHI $6,800 27.98 4.11
Jae Crowder PHX $5,400 24.19 4.48
Dorian Finney-Smith DAL $5,500 23.03 4.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jae Crowder PHX $5,400 24.19 4.48
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,800 41.52 4.24
Cameron Johnson PHX $4,500 19.07 4.24
Dorian Finney-Smith DAL $5,500 23.03 4.19

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joel Embiid PHI $9,700 42.38 4.37
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,400 32.51 4.39
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,000 31.47 4.50
Maxi Kleber DAL $5,200 20.22 3.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deandre Ayton PHX $7,000 31.47 4.50
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,400 32.51 4.39
Joel Embiid PHI $9,700 42.38 4.37
JaVale McGee PHX $3,400 14.09 4.14

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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