NBA Draftkings Picks for May 12, 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 $10,200 45.63 4.47
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,000 43.13 4.79
Dennis Schroder LAL $4,200 27.27 6.49
Austin Reaves LAL $5,800 27.22 4.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dennis Schroder LAL $4,200 27.27 6.49
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,000 43.13 4.79
Austin Reaves LAL $5,800 27.22 4.69
Kyle Lowry MIA $5,200 23.54 4.53

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
RJ Barrett NYK $6,500 32.73 5.04
Klay Thompson GSW $6,800 27.82 4.09
Austin Reaves LAL $5,800 27.22 4.69
D’Angelo Russell LAL $6,100 26.77 4.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
RJ Barrett NYK $6,500 32.73 5.04
Austin Reaves LAL $5,800 27.22 4.69
Max Strus MIA $4,900 22.34 4.56
D’Angelo Russell LAL $6,100 26.77 4.39

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,700 52.25 5.39
LeBron James LAL $10,000 43.68 4.37
RJ Barrett NYK $6,500 32.73 5.04
Andrew Wiggins GSW $6,600 32.60 4.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,700 52.25 5.39
RJ Barrett NYK $6,500 32.73 5.04
Andrew Wiggins GSW $6,600 32.60 4.94
Donte DiVincenzo GSW $3,200 15.09 4.71

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,700 52.25 5.39
Julius Randle NYK $8,400 36.24 4.31
Andrew Wiggins GSW $6,600 32.60 4.94
Draymond Green GSW $6,700 26.75 3.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jimmy Butler MIA $9,700 52.25 5.39
Jarred Vanderbilt LAL $3,500 18.00 5.14
Andrew Wiggins GSW $6,600 32.60 4.94
Julius Randle NYK $8,400 36.24 4.31

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis LAL $10,300 51.05 4.96
Julius Randle NYK $8,400 36.24 4.31
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,600 32.47 4.27
Draymond Green GSW $6,700 26.75 3.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Davis LAL $10,300 51.05 4.96
Julius Randle NYK $8,400 36.24 4.31
Bam Adebayo MIA $7,600 32.47 4.27
Mitchell Robinson NYK $5,000 20.74 4.15

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.