NBA Draftkings Picks for May 26, 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 $12,000 48.08 4.01
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,200 33.51 4.65
Dylan Harper SAS $5,800 20.97 3.61
Jared McCain OKC $4,200 19.81 4.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jared McCain OKC $4,200 19.81 4.72
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,200 33.51 4.65
Nikola Topic OKC $1,000 4.15 4.15
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $12,000 48.08 4.01

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $9,000 37.07 4.12
Dylan Harper SAS $5,800 20.97 3.61
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 19.82 3.96
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,800 13.68 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luguentz Dort OKC $2,400 12.62 5.26
Stephon Castle SAS $9,000 37.07 4.12
Isaiah Joe OKC $2,800 11.13 3.97
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 19.82 3.96

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Vassell SAS $7,000 28.23 4.03
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,200 23.04 3.72
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 19.82 3.96
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,800 13.68 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Bryant SAS $1,200 5.36 4.47
Devin Vassell SAS $7,000 28.23 4.03
Isaiah Joe OKC $2,800 11.13 3.97
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 19.82 3.96

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,200 31.10 3.79
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,200 23.04 3.72
Alex Caruso OKC $6,400 12.80 2.00
Kenrich Williams OKC $2,000 7.18 3.59

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,200 31.10 3.79
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,200 23.04 3.72
Kenrich Williams OKC $2,000 7.18 3.59
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,800 5.58 3.10

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $13,000 56.78 4.37
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $4,600 23.60 5.13
Jaylin Williams OKC $3,400 14.78 4.35
Luke Kornet SAS $1,600 10.35 6.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SAS $1,600 10.35 6.47
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $4,600 23.60 5.13
Victor Wembanyama SAS $13,000 56.78 4.37
Jaylin Williams OKC $3,400 14.78 4.35

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.