NBA Draftkings Picks for May 9, 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 $9,900 55.06 5.56
Tyrese Haliburton IND $9,000 44.35 4.93
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,500 43.82 4.61
Jamal Murray DEN $6,800 39.52 5.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $6,800 39.52 5.81
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $9,900 55.06 5.56
Alex Caruso OKC $4,600 25.19 5.48
Russell Westbrook DEN $5,100 27.25 5.34

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,500 43.82 4.61
Jamal Murray DEN $6,800 39.52 5.81
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,300 29.88 5.64
Christian Braun DEN $5,200 28.36 5.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $6,800 39.52 5.81
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,200 18.11 5.66
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,300 29.88 5.64
Alex Caruso OKC $4,600 25.19 5.48

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,600 39.61 5.21
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,300 29.88 5.64
Christian Braun DEN $5,200 28.36 5.45
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $4,400 23.48 5.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,200 18.11 5.66
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,300 29.88 5.64
Christian Braun DEN $5,200 28.36 5.45
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $4,400 23.48 5.34

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,600 39.61 5.21
Evan Mobley CLE $8,000 35.93 4.49
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,000 35.09 5.01
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,900 33.34 5.65

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,900 33.34 5.65
Obi Toppin IND $3,200 17.20 5.38
Aaron Wiggins OKC $3,100 16.41 5.29
Jalen Williams OKC $7,600 39.61 5.21

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,000 61.66 5.61
Evan Mobley CLE $8,000 35.93 4.49
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,000 35.09 5.01
Jarrett Allen CLE $6,800 34.06 5.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,900 33.34 5.65
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,000 61.66 5.61
Obi Toppin IND $3,200 17.20 5.38
Myles Turner IND $6,300 33.10 5.25

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.