NBA Draftkings Picks for May 12, 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
De’Aaron Fox SAS $8,000 32.96 4.12
Ayo Dosunmu MIN $7,000 31.63 4.52
Dylan Harper SAS $5,400 25.41 4.71
Mike Conley MIN $2,400 8.28 3.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dylan Harper SAS $5,400 25.41 4.71
Ayo Dosunmu MIN $7,000 31.63 4.52
De’Aaron Fox SAS $8,000 32.96 4.12
Mike Conley MIN $2,400 8.28 3.45

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Anthony Edwards MIN $10,000 43.57 4.36
Stephon Castle SAS $8,800 37.09 4.22
Ayo Dosunmu MIN $7,000 31.63 4.52
Dylan Harper SAS $5,400 25.41 4.71

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,000 17.06 5.69
Dylan Harper SAS $5,400 25.41 4.71
Ayo Dosunmu MIN $7,000 31.63 4.52
Anthony Edwards MIN $10,000 43.57 4.36

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaden McDaniels MIN $8,400 26.96 3.21
Devin Vassell SAS $6,000 25.53 4.25
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,000 21.78 4.36
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,000 17.06 5.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,000 17.06 5.69
Carter Bryant SAS $1,200 6.23 5.19
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,000 21.78 4.36
Devin Vassell SAS $6,000 25.53 4.25

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $9,200 32.37 3.52
Naz Reid MIN $6,600 26.45 4.01
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,000 21.78 4.36
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,600 5.93 3.71

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,000 21.78 4.36
Kyle Anderson MIN $1,000 4.26 4.26
Naz Reid MIN $6,600 26.45 4.01
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,600 5.93 3.71

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,000 57.02 4.75
Rudy Gobert MIN $7,400 30.05 4.06
Naz Reid MIN $6,600 26.45 4.01
Luke Kornet SAS $4,000 13.60 3.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,000 57.02 4.75
Kyle Anderson MIN $1,000 4.26 4.26
Joan Beringer MIN $1,000 4.18 4.18
Rudy Gobert MIN $7,400 30.05 4.06

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.