NBA Draftkings Picks for May 11, 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 $10,200 55.66 5.46
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,500 48.15 5.07
Jamal Murray DEN $7,300 41.52 5.69
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,800 41.32 4.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $7,300 41.52 5.69
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,200 55.66 5.46
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,500 48.15 5.07
Alex Caruso OKC $4,600 23.18 5.04

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,500 48.15 5.07
Jamal Murray DEN $7,300 41.52 5.69
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,900 29.26 4.96
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,400 28.72 5.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $7,300 41.52 5.69
Max Strus CLE $5,100 27.89 5.47
Bennedict Mathurin IND $4,100 22.41 5.47
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,400 28.72 5.32

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,800 40.31 5.17
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,400 28.72 5.32
Max Strus CLE $5,100 27.89 5.47
Christian Braun DEN $5,300 26.06 4.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $4,500 25.00 5.55
Max Strus CLE $5,100 27.89 5.47
Bennedict Mathurin IND $4,100 22.41 5.47
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,400 28.72 5.32

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Mobley CLE $7,500 40.62 5.42
Jalen Williams OKC $7,800 40.31 5.17
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,100 37.30 5.25
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,100 35.43 5.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,100 35.43 5.81
Evan Mobley CLE $7,500 40.62 5.42
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,100 37.30 5.25
Jalen Williams OKC $7,800 40.31 5.17

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,200 60.90 5.44
Evan Mobley CLE $7,500 40.62 5.42
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,100 37.30 5.25
Jarrett Allen CLE $6,600 36.01 5.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,100 35.43 5.81
Myles Turner IND $6,200 34.24 5.52
Jarrett Allen CLE $6,600 36.01 5.46
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,200 60.90 5.44

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.