NBA FanDuel Picks for May 16, 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
Jamal Murray DEN $13,500 34.81 2.58
Mike Conley MIN $11,500 26.90 2.34
Reggie Jackson DEN $6,500 9.51 1.46
Monte Morris MIN $6,500 7.95 1.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Murray DEN $13,500 34.81 2.58
Mike Conley MIN $11,500 26.90 2.34
Reggie Jackson DEN $6,500 9.51 1.46
Monte Morris MIN $6,500 7.95 1.22

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope DEN $10,000 19.07 1.91
Justin Holiday DEN $7,500 7.55 1.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope DEN $10,000 19.07 1.91
Justin Holiday DEN $7,500 7.55 1.01

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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
Aaron Gordon DEN $12,000 33.15 2.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $12,000 33.15 2.76

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $16,500 61.41 3.72
Rudy Gobert MIN $12,500 36.33 2.91
Luka Garza MIN $6,000 2.70 0.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $16,500 61.41 3.72
Rudy Gobert MIN $12,500 36.33 2.91
Luka Garza MIN $6,000 2.70 0.45

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.