NBA Draftkings Picks for May 15, 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 $12,400 52.48 4.23
Jamal Murray DEN $9,600 41.32 4.30
Alex Caruso OKC $5,200 19.87 3.82
Russell Westbrook DEN $5,400 19.73 3.65

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cason Wallace OKC $3,000 14.00 4.67
Jamal Murray DEN $9,600 41.32 4.30
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $12,400 52.48 4.23
Alex Caruso OKC $5,200 19.87 3.82

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $9,600 41.32 4.30
Christian Braun DEN $6,600 25.99 3.94
Alex Caruso OKC $5,200 19.87 3.82
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,400 15.41 3.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.97 5.97
Cason Wallace OKC $3,000 14.00 4.67
Jamal Murray DEN $9,600 41.32 4.30
Christian Braun DEN $6,600 25.99 3.94

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $9,200 39.61 4.31
Christian Braun DEN $6,600 25.99 3.94
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $6,200 22.04 3.56
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,400 15.41 3.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 12.06 7.54
Aaron Wiggins OKC $2,400 14.94 6.22
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.97 5.97
Jalen Williams OKC $9,200 39.61 4.31

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $9,200 39.61 4.31
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.41 4.02
Aaron Gordon DEN $8,000 33.53 4.19
Aaron Wiggins OKC $2,400 14.94 6.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 12.06 7.54
Aaron Wiggins OKC $2,400 14.94 6.22
Dario Saric DEN $1,000 4.87 4.87
Jalen Williams OKC $9,200 39.61 4.31

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $13,800 63.03 4.57
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.41 4.02
Aaron Gordon DEN $8,000 33.53 4.19
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $7,800 29.55 3.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dario Saric DEN $1,000 4.87 4.87
Nikola Jokic DEN $13,800 63.03 4.57
Aaron Gordon DEN $8,000 33.53 4.19
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.41 4.02

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.