NBA Draftkings Picks for May 6, 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 $8,100 42.97 5.31
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,200 40.13 4.89
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,000 31.77 5.30
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,000 31.36 4.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrese Maxey PHI $8,100 42.97 5.31
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,000 31.77 5.30
Dylan Harper SAS $4,700 23.68 5.04
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,200 40.13 4.89

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $6,700 35.35 5.28
Anthony Edwards MIN $8,000 34.28 4.29
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,000 31.77 5.30
Josh Hart NYK $6,300 29.03 4.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,000 31.77 5.30
Stephon Castle SAS $6,700 35.35 5.28
Dylan Harper SAS $4,700 23.68 5.04
Kelly Oubre Jr. PHI $5,000 24.13 4.83

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $6,400 33.25 5.19
Jaden McDaniels MIN $6,900 29.40 4.26
Josh Hart NYK $6,300 29.03 4.61
Devin Vassell SAS $5,300 25.94 4.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $6,400 33.25 5.19
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,500 22.21 4.94
Devin Vassell SAS $5,300 25.94 4.90
Kelly Oubre Jr. PHI $5,000 24.13 4.83

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,400 46.65 5.55
Julius Randle MIN $7,500 34.26 4.57
Paul George PHI $6,400 33.25 5.19
OG Anunoby NYK $6,500 33.20 5.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,400 46.65 5.55
Paul George PHI $6,400 33.25 5.19
OG Anunoby NYK $6,500 33.20 5.11
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,500 22.21 4.94

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $10,600 56.78 5.36
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,400 46.65 5.55
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,200 34.34 5.54
Naz Reid MIN $5,800 25.18 4.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andre Drummond PHI $4,000 23.84 5.96
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,400 46.65 5.55
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,200 34.34 5.54
Victor Wembanyama SAS $10,600 56.78 5.36

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.