NBA DFS Showdown Expert Survey: Spurs vs. Thunder (5/18)

by Justin Bailey (Jbails26) Last Updated 2026-05-19 00:25:51 Premium Content Part of the product NBA DFS

Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NBA DFS today for the 5/18 Showdown slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious to know who our experts have as their favorite Captain? Or perhaps you’re wondering which player they will be most overweight on compared to the field? Read their thoughts below!

NBA DFS Showdown Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Monday, May 18

Editor’s Note: Fox has been ruled out.

DraftKings

Who are your three favorite Captains, ranked in order?

Notorious: Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylin Williams
headChopper: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, De’Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama
TJ Zwarych: Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephon Castle

What’s one rule/setting that you’re going to use in our NBA DFS optimizer (LineupHQ) or NBA DFS Sims tool (SimLabs)?

Notorious: LineupHQ > Build Rules > Players Per Team > 4 – 7 for the Spurs

headChopper: LineupHQ > Player Pool > Victor Wembanyama – CPT: Bump down 5x > Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – CPT: Bump up 5x > Mn% > De’Aaron Fox (60%)

TJ Zwarych: LineupHQ > Groups > +New Group > Players to use: 1-1 > Isaiah Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams

What is your hottest take for this game?

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