NBA FanDuel Picks for May 18, 2023

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
Jamal Murray DEN $14,500 44.84 3.09
D’Angelo Russell LAL $10,000 21.44 2.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $14,500 44.84 3.09
D’Angelo Russell LAL $10,000 21.44 2.14

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope DEN $9,000 24.97 2.77
Christian Braun DEN $6,500 7.06 1.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope DEN $9,000 24.97 2.77
Christian Braun DEN $6,500 7.06 1.09

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Troy Brown LAL $6,000 4.50 0.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Troy Brown LAL $6,000 4.50 0.75

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $9,500 26.86 2.83
Jarred Vanderbilt LAL $6,500 9.84 1.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $9,500 26.86 2.83
Jarred Vanderbilt LAL $6,500 9.84 1.51

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $17,500 63.74 3.64

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $17,500 63.74 3.64

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.