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 44.83 3.74
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,200 32.20 4.47
Dylan Harper SAS $5,800 21.01 3.62
Jared McCain OKC $4,200 15.21 3.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Topic OKC $1,000 5.19 5.19
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,200 32.20 4.47
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $12,000 44.83 3.74
Dylan Harper SAS $5,800 21.01 3.62

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $9,000 35.56 3.95
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 23.41 4.68
Dylan Harper SAS $5,800 21.01 3.62
Luguentz Dort OKC $2,400 14.37 5.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luguentz Dort OKC $2,400 14.37 5.99
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 23.41 4.68
Isaiah Joe OKC $2,800 11.13 3.97
Stephon Castle SAS $9,000 35.56 3.95

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Vassell SAS $7,000 28.23 4.03
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 23.41 4.68
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,200 23.20 3.74
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,800 13.68 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Wiggins OKC $1,400 8.25 5.89
Cason Wallace OKC $5,000 23.41 4.68
Carter Bryant SAS $1,200 5.49 4.57
Devin Vassell SAS $7,000 28.23 4.03

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,200 31.26 3.81
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,200 23.20 3.74
Kenrich Williams OKC $2,000 13.33 6.67
Alex Caruso OKC $6,400 12.80 2.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $2,000 13.33 6.67
Aaron Wiggins OKC $1,400 8.25 5.89
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,800 7.14 3.96
Chet Holmgren OKC $8,200 31.26 3.81

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $13,000 48.91 3.76
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $4,600 23.55 5.12
Jaylin Williams OKC $3,400 16.29 4.79
Kenrich Williams OKC $2,000 13.33 6.67

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $2,000 13.33 6.67
Luke Kornet SAS $1,600 10.43 6.52
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $4,600 23.55 5.12
Jaylin Williams OKC $3,400 16.29 4.79

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.