NBA Draftkings Picks for May 23, 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 $10,300 51.96 5.04
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,300 49.25 5.30
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,300 43.71 5.27
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,800 41.87 4.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,300 49.25 5.30
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,300 43.71 5.27
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,300 51.96 5.04
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,700 27.93 4.90

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,300 49.25 5.30
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,600 32.87 4.98
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,200 29.04 5.58
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,700 27.93 4.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,200 29.04 5.58
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,300 49.25 5.30
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,600 32.87 4.98
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,700 27.93 4.90

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,500 39.58 5.28
Josh Hart NYK $7,100 37.23 5.24
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,600 32.87 4.98
OG Anunoby NYK $6,200 30.23 4.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,200 29.04 5.58
Jalen Williams OKC $7,500 39.58 5.28
Josh Hart NYK $7,100 37.23 5.24
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,600 32.87 4.98

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $7,800 40.39 5.18
Jalen Williams OKC $7,500 39.58 5.28
Josh Hart NYK $7,100 37.23 5.24
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,800 33.71 4.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,500 39.58 5.28
Josh Hart NYK $7,100 37.23 5.24
Julius Randle MIN $7,800 40.39 5.18
Pascal Siakam IND $6,600 32.79 4.97

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,000 40.83 5.10
Julius Randle MIN $7,800 40.39 5.18
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,800 33.71 4.96
Myles Turner IND $6,000 28.29 4.71

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rudy Gobert MIN $5,000 27.35 5.47
Julius Randle MIN $7,800 40.39 5.18
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,000 40.83 5.10
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,800 33.71 4.96

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.