NBA Draftkings Picks for May 7, 2025

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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $9,600 54.99 5.73
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,200 46.09 5.62
Jamal Murray DEN $7,000 39.35 5.62
Derrick White BOS $6,500 35.28 5.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Caruso OKC $4,300 25.91 6.03
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $9,600 54.99 5.73
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,200 46.09 5.62
Jamal Murray DEN $7,000 39.35 5.62

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $7,000 39.35 5.62
Jaylen Brown BOS $7,100 36.38 5.12
Christian Braun DEN $5,500 31.14 5.66
Mikal Bridges NYK $5,900 28.63 4.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Caruso OKC $4,300 25.91 6.03
Christian Braun DEN $5,500 31.14 5.66
Jamal Murray DEN $7,000 39.35 5.62
Jrue Holiday BOS $5,300 27.43 5.17

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,200 52.90 5.75
Jalen Williams OKC $7,400 38.32 5.18
Josh Hart NYK $6,700 36.95 5.51
Jaylen Brown BOS $7,100 36.38 5.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,200 52.90 5.75
OG Anunoby NYK $6,000 33.98 5.66
Christian Braun DEN $5,500 31.14 5.66
Josh Hart NYK $6,700 36.95 5.51

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,200 52.90 5.75
Jalen Williams OKC $7,400 38.32 5.18
Josh Hart NYK $6,700 36.95 5.51
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,800 34.95 5.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,800 33.45 5.77
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,200 52.90 5.75
OG Anunoby NYK $6,000 33.98 5.66
Josh Hart NYK $6,700 36.95 5.51

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,000 63.42 5.77
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $7,600 40.19 5.29
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,800 34.95 5.14
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,800 33.45 5.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,000 63.42 5.77
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,800 33.45 5.77
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $7,600 40.19 5.29
Al Horford BOS $5,000 26.30 5.26

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.