NBA Draftkings Picks for May 4, 2026

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
Tyrese Maxey PHI $8,500 44.50 5.24
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,100 41.58 5.13
De’Aaron Fox SAS $6,900 35.19 5.10
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 33.13 5.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 33.13 5.26
Tyrese Maxey PHI $8,500 44.50 5.24
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,100 41.58 5.13
De’Aaron Fox SAS $6,900 35.19 5.10

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $8,700 37.10 4.26
Stephon Castle SAS $7,000 36.99 5.28
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 33.13 5.26
Josh Hart NYK $6,000 29.55 4.93

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $7,000 36.99 5.28
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 33.13 5.26
Kelly Oubre Jr. PHI $4,900 24.25 4.95
Josh Hart NYK $6,000 29.55 4.93

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $6,600 35.16 5.33
Josh Hart NYK $6,000 29.55 4.93
Jaden McDaniels MIN $7,200 29.44 4.09
Devin Vassell SAS $5,200 25.52 4.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $6,600 35.16 5.33
Kelly Oubre Jr. PHI $4,900 24.25 4.95
Josh Hart NYK $6,000 29.55 4.93
Devin Vassell SAS $5,200 25.52 4.91

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,600 44.42 5.16
OG Anunoby NYK $6,800 37.54 5.52
Julius Randle MIN $7,700 36.50 4.74
Paul George PHI $6,600 35.16 5.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
OG Anunoby NYK $6,800 37.54 5.52
Paul George PHI $6,600 35.16 5.33
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,600 44.42 5.16
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,400 21.10 4.80

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $10,800 55.26 5.12
Joel Embiid PHI $8,800 49.15 5.59
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,600 44.42 5.16
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,500 33.13 5.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joel Embiid PHI $8,800 49.15 5.59
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,600 44.42 5.16
Victor Wembanyama SAS $10,800 55.26 5.12
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,500 33.13 5.10

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.