NBA FanDuel Picks for Nov 16, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,300 53.47 4.73
Chris Paul GS $7,100 35.41 4.99
Kyle Lowry MIA $5,200 23.35 4.49
Dennis Smith BKN $4,600 16.72 3.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Paul GS $7,100 35.41 4.99
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,300 53.47 4.73
Kyle Lowry MIA $5,200 23.35 4.49
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,800 15.78 4.15

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Klay Thompson GS $5,800 26.09 4.50
Brandin Podziemski GS $5,300 16.48 3.11
Moses Moody GS $4,000 13.92 3.48
Gary Payton GS $3,800 13.32 3.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Klay Thompson GS $5,800 26.09 4.50
Gary Payton GS $3,800 13.32 3.51
Moses Moody GS $4,000 13.92 3.48
Brandin Podziemski GS $5,300 16.48 3.11

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Kuminga GS $4,500 31.27 6.95
Jaime Jaquez MIA $5,600 19.38 3.46
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,700 12.02 3.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Kuminga GS $4,500 31.27 6.95
Jaime Jaquez MIA $5,600 19.38 3.46
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,700 12.02 3.25

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Haywood Highsmith MIA $5,400 18.06 3.34
Trendon Watford BKN $3,900 9.44 2.42
Trayce Jackson-Davis GS $3,800 6.62 1.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Haywood Highsmith MIA $5,400 18.06 3.34
Trendon Watford BKN $3,900 9.44 2.42
Trayce Jackson-Davis GS $3,800 6.62 1.74

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bam Adebayo MIA $10,000 45.08 4.51
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,800 36.04 4.62
Nic Claxton BKN $7,200 33.63 4.67
Kevon Looney GS $5,900 23.11 3.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nic Claxton BKN $7,200 33.63 4.67
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,800 36.04 4.62
Bam Adebayo MIA $10,000 45.08 4.51
Day’Ron Sharpe BKN $4,700 18.92 4.03

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.