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NBA Draftkings Picks for May 18, 2026

Daily Player Picks

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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,000 45.66 4.15
Dylan Harper SAS $6,400 26.49 4.14
Ajay Mitchell OKC $8,000 21.18 2.65
Jordan McLaughlin SAS $1,000 9.34 9.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan McLaughlin SAS $1,000 9.34 9.34
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,000 45.66 4.15
Dylan Harper SAS $6,400 26.49 4.14
Jared McCain OKC $2,800 8.54 3.05

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $8,200 41.20 5.02
Dylan Harper SAS $6,400 26.49 4.14
Ajay Mitchell OKC $8,000 21.18 2.65
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,400 20.02 4.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lindy Waters III SAS $1,000 5.98 5.98
Stephon Castle SAS $8,200 41.20 5.02
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,400 20.02 4.55
Luguentz Dort OKC $3,600 15.40 4.28

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $8,400 26.33 3.13
Devin Vassell SAS $6,000 24.67 4.11
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,400 23.21 4.30
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,400 20.02 4.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,400 20.02 4.55
Carter Bryant SAS $2,000 8.95 4.48
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,400 23.21 4.30
Devin Vassell SAS $6,000 24.67 4.11

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $9,000 37.61 4.18
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,400 23.21 4.30
Alex Caruso OKC $4,000 16.42 4.11
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,200 4.42 3.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Champagnie SAS $5,400 23.21 4.30
Chet Holmgren OKC $9,000 37.61 4.18
Alex Caruso OKC $4,000 16.42 4.11
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,200 4.42 3.68

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,000 55.82 4.65
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $7,000 29.11 4.16
Luke Kornet SAS $3,000 11.65 3.88
Jaylin Williams OKC $1,600 9.68 6.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylin Williams OKC $1,600 9.68 6.05
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,000 55.82 4.65
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $7,000 29.11 4.16
Luke Kornet SAS $3,000 11.65 3.88

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.

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