NBA FanDuel Picks for May 5, 2024

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
Darius Garland CLE $12,000 29.44 2.45
Markelle Fultz ORL $8,000 11.67 1.46
Anthony Black ORL $6,000 2.98 0.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darius Garland CLE $12,000 29.44 2.45
Markelle Fultz ORL $8,000 11.67 1.46
Anthony Black ORL $6,000 2.98 0.50

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gary Harris ORL $7,000 10.72 1.53
Joe Ingles ORL $6,500 7.10 1.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gary Harris ORL $7,000 10.72 1.53
Joe Ingles ORL $6,500 7.10 1.09

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Georges Niang CLE $6,500 8.84 1.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Georges Niang CLE $6,500 8.84 1.36

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wendell Carter ORL $10,500 20.02 1.91
Moritz Wagner ORL $7,000 13.08 1.87
Tristan Thompson CLE $6,500 4.57 0.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wendell Carter ORL $10,500 20.02 1.91
Moritz Wagner ORL $7,000 13.08 1.87
Tristan Thompson CLE $6,500 4.57 0.70

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.