NBA Draftkings Picks for Jun 5, 2021

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Point Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden BKN $12,000 61.21 5.10
Jrue Holiday MIL $8,600 40.76 4.74
Kyrie Irving BKN $9,800 39.12 3.99
Bryn Forbes MIL $5,600 18.52 3.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeff Teague MIL $1,000 6.46 6.46
Tyler Johnson BKN $1,000 6.28 6.28
James Harden BKN $12,000 61.21 5.10
Jrue Holiday MIL $8,600 40.76 4.74

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
James Harden BKN $12,000 61.21 5.10
Jrue Holiday MIL $8,600 40.76 4.74
Kyrie Irving BKN $9,800 39.12 3.99
Khris Middleton MIL $9,000 37.26 4.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Landry Shamet BKN $1,800 9.46 5.26
James Harden BKN $12,000 61.21 5.10
Jrue Holiday MIL $8,600 40.76 4.74
Khris Middleton MIL $9,000 37.26 4.14

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Durant BKN $11,000 50.43 4.58
Khris Middleton MIL $9,000 37.26 4.14
Joe Harris BKN $7,000 23.44 3.35
Bruce Brown BKN $4,400 19.09 4.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Durant BKN $11,000 50.43 4.58
Bruce Brown BKN $4,400 19.09 4.34
Khris Middleton MIL $9,000 37.26 4.14
Pat Connaughton MIL $3,600 13.08 3.63

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,800 56.73 4.81
Kevin Durant BKN $11,000 50.43 4.58
Bobby Portis MIL $5,000 20.21 4.04
P.J. Tucker MIL $2,400 14.17 5.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
P.J. Tucker MIL $2,400 14.17 5.90
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,800 56.73 4.81
Kevin Durant BKN $11,000 50.43 4.58
Bobby Portis MIL $5,000 20.21 4.04

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,800 56.73 4.81
Brook Lopez MIL $6,400 23.28 3.64
Bobby Portis MIL $5,000 20.21 4.04
P.J. Tucker MIL $2,400 14.17 5.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
P.J. Tucker MIL $2,400 14.17 5.90
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,800 56.73 4.81
Nicolas Claxton BKN $2,800 11.88 4.24
Bobby Portis MIL $5,000 20.21 4.04

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.