NBA Draftkings Picks for May 8, 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 $8,600 42.77 4.97
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,400 40.17 4.78
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,000 33.67 4.81
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 30.51 4.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miles McBride NYK $4,000 26.69 6.67
Dylan Harper SAS $4,800 25.57 5.33
Tyrese Maxey PHI $8,600 42.77 4.97
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 30.51 4.84

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $6,800 36.72 5.40
Anthony Edwards MIN $8,000 31.30 3.91
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 30.51 4.84
Josh Hart NYK $6,600 30.21 4.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Miles McBride NYK $4,000 26.69 6.67
Stephon Castle SAS $6,800 36.72 5.40
Dylan Harper SAS $4,800 25.57 5.33
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,300 30.51 4.84

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $6,900 35.34 5.12
Josh Hart NYK $6,600 30.21 4.58
Jaden McDaniels MIN $6,700 27.42 4.09
Devin Vassell SAS $5,500 25.39 4.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul George PHI $6,900 35.34 5.12
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,600 21.97 4.78
Kelly Oubre Jr. PHI $5,200 24.05 4.63
Devin Vassell SAS $5,500 25.39 4.62

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,800 45.73 5.20
Paul George PHI $6,900 35.34 5.12
Julius Randle MIN $7,400 34.58 4.67
Naz Reid MIN $5,800 24.97 4.30

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,800 45.73 5.20
Paul George PHI $6,900 35.34 5.12
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,600 21.97 4.78
Julius Randle MIN $7,400 34.58 4.67

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,000 56.14 5.10
Joel Embiid PHI $8,900 46.26 5.20
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,800 45.73 5.20
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,000 32.71 5.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,000 32.71 5.45
Joel Embiid PHI $8,900 46.26 5.20
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,800 45.73 5.20
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,000 56.14 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.