NBA Draftkings Picks for Jun 5, 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 $10,400 38.05 3.66
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,200 30.01 4.17
Dylan Harper SAS $5,600 23.37 4.17
Miles McBride NYK $4,000 11.55 2.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
De’Aaron Fox SAS $7,200 30.01 4.17
Dylan Harper SAS $5,600 23.37 4.17
Jose Alvarado NYK $2,400 8.91 3.71
Jalen Brunson NYK $10,400 38.05 3.66

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephon Castle SAS $8,600 35.15 4.09
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 31.03 3.69
Dylan Harper SAS $5,600 23.37 4.17
Landry Shamet NYK $4,600 12.75 2.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Clarkson NYK $1,000 4.49 4.49
Dylan Harper SAS $5,600 23.37 4.17
Stephon Castle SAS $8,600 35.15 4.09
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 31.03 3.69

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 31.03 3.69
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,600 27.39 4.15
Devin Vassell SAS $5,800 26.17 4.51
Mikal Bridges NYK $6,400 22.95 3.59

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Vassell SAS $5,800 26.17 4.51
Jordan Clarkson NYK $1,000 4.49 4.49
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,600 27.39 4.15
Josh Hart NYK $8,400 31.03 3.69

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,600 37.00 3.49
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 31.16 4.10
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,600 27.39 4.15
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,400 4.41 3.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Champagnie SAS $6,600 27.39 4.15
OG Anunoby NYK $7,600 31.16 4.10
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,600 37.00 3.49
Harrison Barnes SAS $1,400 4.41 3.15

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,800 49.96 3.90
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,600 37.00 3.49
Mitchell Robinson NYK $3,400 11.46 3.37
Luke Kornet SAS $2,000 7.09 3.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $12,800 49.96 3.90
Luke Kornet SAS $2,000 7.09 3.54
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $10,600 37.00 3.49
Mitchell Robinson NYK $3,400 11.46 3.37

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.