NBA Draftkings Picks for May 25, 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
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,000 43.19 4.32
James Harden CLE $8,600 35.20 4.09
Miles McBride NYK $4,400 10.83 2.46
Jose Alvarado NYK $1,200 5.33 4.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Alvarado NYK $1,200 5.33 4.44
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,000 43.19 4.32
James Harden CLE $8,600 35.20 4.09
Miles McBride NYK $4,400 10.83 2.46

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Mitchell CLE $10,400 38.82 3.73
Josh Hart NYK $8,000 30.18 3.77
Max Strus CLE $5,600 24.86 4.44
Sam Merrill CLE $5,000 13.14 2.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Strus CLE $5,600 24.86 4.44
Josh Hart NYK $8,000 30.18 3.77
Donovan Mitchell CLE $10,400 38.82 3.73
Jordan Clarkson NYK $1,600 5.12 3.20

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $8,000 30.18 3.77
Mikal Bridges NYK $7,000 26.34 3.76
Max Strus CLE $5,600 24.86 4.44
Dean Wade CLE $2,800 10.58 3.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Max Strus CLE $5,600 24.86 4.44
Dean Wade CLE $2,800 10.58 3.78
Josh Hart NYK $8,000 30.18 3.77
Mikal Bridges NYK $7,000 26.34 3.76

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $9,600 41.46 4.32
Evan Mobley CLE $9,000 35.04 3.89
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 34.21 4.50
Dean Wade CLE $2,800 10.58 3.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 34.21 4.50
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $9,600 41.46 4.32
Evan Mobley CLE $9,000 35.04 3.89
Dean Wade CLE $2,800 10.58 3.78

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $9,600 41.46 4.32
Evan Mobley CLE $9,000 35.04 3.89
Jarrett Allen CLE $7,200 28.76 3.99
Mitchell Robinson NYK $4,000 11.56 2.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $9,600 41.46 4.32
Jarrett Allen CLE $7,200 28.76 3.99
Evan Mobley CLE $9,000 35.04 3.89
Mitchell Robinson NYK $4,000 11.56 2.89

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.