NBA Draftkings Picks for May 26, 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
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,200 50.68 5.51
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,000 48.27 4.83
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,200 46.50 5.67
Jalen Brunson NYK $9,000 39.13 4.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrese Haliburton IND $8,200 46.50 5.67
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,200 50.68 5.51
T.J. McConnell IND $3,300 17.91 5.43
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,000 48.27 4.83

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,200 50.68 5.51
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,500 30.75 4.73
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,400 25.50 4.72
Andrew Nembhard IND $5,500 24.61 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $9,200 50.68 5.51
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,500 30.75 4.73
Aaron Nesmith IND $5,400 25.50 4.72
Donte DiVincenzo MIN $4,300 19.41 4.51

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,200 38.46 5.34
OG Anunoby NYK $6,200 31.44 5.07
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,500 30.75 4.73
Josh Hart NYK $6,600 29.03 4.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,200 38.46 5.34
OG Anunoby NYK $6,200 31.44 5.07
Jaden McDaniels MIN $5,700 28.92 5.07
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,500 30.75 4.73

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,200 38.46 5.34
Julius Randle MIN $7,500 37.79 5.04
Pascal Siakam IND $6,900 35.81 5.19
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,400 32.50 5.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $7,200 38.46 5.34
Pascal Siakam IND $6,900 35.81 5.19
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,400 32.50 5.08
OG Anunoby NYK $6,200 31.44 5.07

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $7,700 44.57 5.79
Julius Randle MIN $7,500 37.79 5.04
Chet Holmgren OKC $6,400 32.50 5.08
Myles Turner IND $5,900 30.59 5.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $7,700 44.57 5.79
Rudy Gobert MIN $4,900 26.10 5.33
Myles Turner IND $5,900 30.59 5.19
Mitchell Robinson NYK $3,900 19.98 5.12

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.