NBA Draftkings Picks for May 2, 2023

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephen Curry GSW $9,900 47.67 4.82
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,400 38.56 4.59
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.17 5.20
D’Angelo Russell LAL $5,800 30.08 5.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.17 5.20
D’Angelo Russell LAL $5,800 30.08 5.19
Kyle Lowry MIA $4,900 25.16 5.13
Stephen Curry GSW $9,900 47.67 4.82

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
RJ Barrett NYK $6,600 32.85 4.98
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.17 5.20
Klay Thompson GSW $6,800 30.89 4.54
D’Angelo Russell LAL $5,800 30.08 5.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Reaves LAL $6,000 31.17 5.20
D’Angelo Russell LAL $5,800 30.08 5.19
RJ Barrett NYK $6,600 32.85 4.98
Immanuel Quickley NYK $4,600 22.10 4.80

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $10,100 50.82 5.03
RJ Barrett NYK $6,600 32.85 4.98
Andrew Wiggins GSW $7,000 29.28 4.18
Josh Hart NYK $5,900 26.99 4.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
LeBron James LAL $10,100 50.82 5.03
RJ Barrett NYK $6,600 32.85 4.98
Donte DiVincenzo GSW $3,600 16.98 4.72
Josh Hart NYK $5,900 26.99 4.57

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Draymond Green GSW $6,500 32.72 5.03
Julius Randle NYK $6,900 32.36 4.69
Andrew Wiggins GSW $7,000 29.28 4.18
Josh Hart NYK $5,900 26.99 4.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Draymond Green GSW $6,500 32.72 5.03
Kevin Love MIA $4,700 22.61 4.81
Julius Randle NYK $6,900 32.36 4.69
Josh Hart NYK $5,900 26.99 4.57

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis LAL $10,000 54.75 5.47
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,800 37.25 4.78
Kevon Looney GSW $6,700 33.44 4.99
Draymond Green GSW $6,500 32.72 5.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis LAL $10,000 54.75 5.47
Draymond Green GSW $6,500 32.72 5.03
Kevon Looney GSW $6,700 33.44 4.99
Kevin Love MIA $4,700 22.61 4.81

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.