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NBA Draftkings Picks for May 13, 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 $10,000 54.93 5.49
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,100 46.20 5.08
Jamal Murray DEN $7,400 39.27 5.31
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,400 37.71 4.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,000 54.93 5.49
Jamal Murray DEN $7,400 39.27 5.31
Cason Wallace OKC $3,200 16.35 5.11
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,100 46.20 5.08

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $9,100 46.20 5.08
Jamal Murray DEN $7,400 39.27 5.31
Christian Braun DEN $5,200 27.90 5.37
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,800 27.86 4.80

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian Braun DEN $5,200 27.90 5.37
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,100 27.33 5.36
Jamal Murray DEN $7,400 39.27 5.31
Max Strus CLE $5,400 27.78 5.14

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,800 39.35 5.05
Christian Braun DEN $5,200 27.90 5.37
Max Strus CLE $5,400 27.78 5.14
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,100 27.33 5.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Wiggins OKC $3,100 16.67 5.38
Christian Braun DEN $5,200 27.90 5.37
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,100 27.33 5.36
Max Strus CLE $5,400 27.78 5.14

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,800 39.35 5.05
Evan Mobley CLE $7,500 38.61 5.15
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,200 36.66 5.09
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,200 34.59 5.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,200 34.59 5.58
Aaron Wiggins OKC $3,100 16.67 5.38
Evan Mobley CLE $7,500 38.61 5.15
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,200 36.66 5.09

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,400 57.69 5.06
Evan Mobley CLE $7,500 38.61 5.15
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,200 36.66 5.09
Myles Turner IND $6,100 34.67 5.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Myles Turner IND $6,100 34.67 5.68
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,200 34.59 5.58
Evan Mobley CLE $7,500 38.61 5.15
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,900 30.17 5.11

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.

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