NBA FanDuel Picks for Jan 24, 2025

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
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,600 44.70 4.66
Dejounte Murray NO $8,600 40.87 4.75
Darius Garland CLE $7,700 37.27 4.84
Scoot Henderson POR $6,700 24.21 3.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darius Garland CLE $7,700 37.27 4.84
Scotty Pippen MEM $5,000 23.83 4.77
Dejounte Murray NO $8,600 40.87 4.75
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,600 44.70 4.66

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Smith CHA $4,300 24.10 5.61
Jordan Hawkins NO $4,400 16.96 3.85
Eric Gordon PHI $4,200 15.06 3.59
Ricky Council PHI $4,900 12.90 2.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Smith CHA $4,300 24.10 5.61
Jordan Hawkins NO $4,400 16.96 3.85
Eric Gordon PHI $4,200 15.06 3.59
Isaiah Wong CHA $3,500 12.47 3.56

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Okogie CHA $3,900 20.27 5.20
Javonte Green NO $4,200 18.62 4.43
John Konchar MEM $3,900 12.68 3.25
DaQuan Jeffries CHA $3,500 12.13 3.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Okogie CHA $3,900 20.27 5.20
Javonte Green NO $4,200 18.62 4.43
DaQuan Jeffries CHA $3,500 12.13 3.47
John Konchar MEM $3,900 12.68 3.25

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Guerschon Yabusele PHI $5,800 25.70 4.43
Georges Niang CLE $4,000 15.29 3.82
Justin Edwards PHI $3,900 14.35 3.68
Pete Nance PHI $3,800 4.98 1.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Guerschon Yabusele PHI $5,800 25.70 4.43
Georges Niang CLE $4,000 15.29 3.82
Justin Edwards PHI $3,900 14.35 3.68
Karlo Matkovic NO $3,600 4.88 1.36

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Williams CHA $8,500 41.43 4.87
Yves Missi NO $5,300 26.35 4.97
Donovan Clingan POR $3,800 24.21 6.37
Zach Edey MEM $4,300 21.87 5.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Clingan POR $3,800 24.21 6.37
Zach Edey MEM $4,300 21.87 5.09
Yves Missi NO $5,300 26.35 4.97
Mark Williams CHA $8,500 41.43 4.87

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.