NBA Draftkings Picks for May 20, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,600 46.66 4.40
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,600 33.93 4.46
Dylan Harper SAS $7,000 24.55 3.51
Ajay Mitchell OKC $7,200 22.17 3.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,600 33.93 4.46
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,600 46.66 4.40
Jared McCain OKC $2,800 10.17 3.63
Dylan Harper SAS $7,000 24.55 3.51

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $8,200 38.65 4.71
Dylan Harper SAS $7,000 24.55 3.51
Ajay Mitchell OKC $7,200 22.17 3.08
Cason Wallace OKC $4,400 17.04 3.87

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $8,200 38.65 4.71
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,000 16.83 4.21
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,600 6.44 4.03
Luguentz Dort OKC $3,600 14.33 3.98

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Williams OKC $8,000 32.66 4.08
Devin Vassell SAS $6,600 25.21 3.82
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.73 4.12
Alex Caruso OKC $5,600 17.28 3.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,000 16.83 4.21
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.73 4.12
Jalen Williams OKC $8,000 32.66 4.08
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,600 6.44 4.03

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,600 35.01 4.07
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.73 4.12
Alex Caruso OKC $5,600 17.28 3.09
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,200 4.13 3.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.73 4.12
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,600 35.01 4.07
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,200 4.13 3.45
Aaron Wiggins OKC $1,000 3.18 3.18

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,600 56.71 4.50
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 23.65 4.73
Luke Kornet SAS $3,000 9.91 3.30
Jaylin Williams OKC $2,000 8.41 4.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 23.65 4.73
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,600 56.71 4.50
Jaylin Williams OKC $2,000 8.41 4.21
Luke Kornet SAS $3,000 9.91 3.30

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.