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NBA Draftkings Picks for May 18, 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 $12,200 51.00 4.18
Jamal Murray DEN $9,200 38.50 4.19
Alex Caruso OKC $4,800 19.93 4.15
Russell Westbrook DEN $5,600 18.54 3.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cason Wallace OKC $2,000 16.12 8.06
Jamal Murray DEN $9,200 38.50 4.19
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $12,200 51.00 4.18
Alex Caruso OKC $4,800 19.93 4.15

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $9,200 38.50 4.19
Christian Braun DEN $7,000 28.85 4.12
Alex Caruso OKC $4,800 19.93 4.15
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,200 18.65 4.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cason Wallace OKC $2,000 16.12 8.06
Julian Strawther DEN $1,000 7.39 7.39
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.52 5.52
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,200 18.65 4.44

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $9,600 36.35 3.79
Christian Braun DEN $7,000 28.85 4.12
Michael Porter Jr. DEN $5,800 19.55 3.37
Luguentz Dort OKC $4,200 18.65 4.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Wiggins OKC $1,200 13.93 11.61
Julian Strawther DEN $1,000 7.39 7.39
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 11.71 7.32
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.52 5.52

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $9,600 36.35 3.79
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.68 4.05
Aaron Gordon DEN $8,200 29.62 3.61
Aaron Wiggins OKC $1,200 13.93 11.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Wiggins OKC $1,200 13.93 11.61
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 11.71 7.32
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.68 4.05
Jalen Williams OKC $9,600 36.35 3.79

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $13,800 62.16 4.50
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.68 4.05
Aaron Gordon DEN $8,200 29.62 3.61
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $8,000 28.07 3.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylin Williams OKC $1,000 8.39 8.39
Nikola Jokic DEN $13,800 62.16 4.50
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,800 35.68 4.05
Aaron Gordon DEN $8,200 29.62 3.61

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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