NBA Draftkings Picks for May 3, 2024

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
Luka Doncic DAL $11,900 63.19 5.31
Kyrie Irving DAL $8,900 42.94 4.82
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,400 38.81 4.62
James Harden LAC $8,700 36.93 4.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic DAL $11,900 63.19 5.31
Kyrie Irving DAL $8,900 42.94 4.82
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,400 38.81 4.62
Darius Garland CLE $6,500 29.20 4.49

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyrie Irving DAL $8,900 42.94 4.82
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,400 38.81 4.62
Paul George LAC $8,600 37.91 4.41
Max Strus CLE $5,100 23.06 4.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyrie Irving DAL $8,900 42.94 4.82
Donovan Mitchell CLE $8,400 38.81 4.62
Max Strus CLE $5,100 23.06 4.52
Paul George LAC $8,600 37.91 4.41

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George LAC $8,600 37.91 4.41
Franz Wagner ORL $7,200 32.65 4.53
Max Strus CLE $5,100 23.06 4.52
Derrick Jones Jr. DAL $4,600 19.18 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Franz Wagner ORL $7,200 32.65 4.53
Max Strus CLE $5,100 23.06 4.52
Marcus Morris Sr. CLE $3,300 14.64 4.44
Paul George LAC $8,600 37.91 4.41

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paolo Banchero ORL $8,300 43.23 5.21
Evan Mobley CLE $7,300 37.58 5.15
PJ Washington DAL $5,900 25.31 4.29
Derrick Jones Jr. DAL $4,600 19.18 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paolo Banchero ORL $8,300 43.23 5.21
Evan Mobley CLE $7,300 37.58 5.15
Marcus Morris Sr. CLE $3,300 14.64 4.44
PJ Washington DAL $5,900 25.31 4.29

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Mobley CLE $7,300 37.58 5.15
Ivica Zubac LAC $6,600 29.50 4.47
PJ Washington DAL $5,900 25.31 4.29
Wendell Carter Jr. ORL $4,400 19.59 4.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Mobley CLE $7,300 37.58 5.15
Ivica Zubac LAC $6,600 29.50 4.47
Wendell Carter Jr. ORL $4,400 19.59 4.45
PJ Washington DAL $5,900 25.31 4.29

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.