NBA Draftkings Picks for May 22, 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 46.33 4.37
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,800 32.45 4.16
Ajay Mitchell OKC $6,800 28.73 4.23
Dylan Harper SAS $7,400 24.14 3.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,600 46.33 4.37
Ajay Mitchell OKC $6,800 28.73 4.23
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,800 32.45 4.16
Jared McCain OKC $3,600 12.78 3.55

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $8,800 38.93 4.42
Ajay Mitchell OKC $6,800 28.73 4.23
Dylan Harper SAS $7,400 24.14 3.26
Cason Wallace OKC $4,600 18.23 3.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.29 5.29
Luguentz Dort OKC $2,800 13.94 4.98
Stephon Castle SAS $8,800 38.93 4.42
Ajay Mitchell OKC $6,800 28.73 4.23

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Vassell SAS $6,400 25.79 4.03
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.05 4.01
Alex Caruso OKC $5,600 18.55 3.31
Cason Wallace OKC $4,600 18.23 3.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.29 5.29
Keldon Johnson SAS $4,200 17.51 4.17
Devin Vassell SAS $6,400 25.79 4.03
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.05 4.01

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,400 32.75 3.90
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.05 4.01
Alex Caruso OKC $5,600 18.55 3.31
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,200 5.05 4.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,200 5.05 4.20
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,000 24.05 4.01
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,400 32.75 3.90
Alex Caruso OKC $5,600 18.55 3.31

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,400 57.39 4.63
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $4,400 25.24 5.74
Luke Kornet SAS $2,600 10.05 3.87
Jaylin Williams OKC $1,800 8.05 4.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $4,400 25.24 5.74
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,400 57.39 4.63
Jaylin Williams OKC $1,800 8.05 4.47
Luke Kornet SAS $2,600 10.05 3.87

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.