NBA FanDuel Picks for May 2, 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
Stephen Curry GS $13,800 39.46 2.86
Fred VanVleet HOU $8,400 26.92 3.20
Aaron Holiday HOU $1,000 4.77 4.77
Pat Spencer GS $1,000 3.23 3.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Holiday HOU $1,000 4.77 4.77
Pat Spencer GS $1,000 3.23 3.23
Fred VanVleet HOU $8,400 26.92 3.20
Stephen Curry GS $13,800 39.46 2.86

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Green HOU $9,000 24.79 2.75
Reed Sheppard HOU $1,000 5.13 5.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Reed Sheppard HOU $1,000 5.13 5.13
Jalen Green HOU $9,000 24.79 2.75

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeff Green HOU $1,000 3.98 3.98
Kevin Knox GS $1,000 3.45 3.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeff Green HOU $1,000 3.98 3.98
Kevin Knox GS $1,000 3.45 3.45

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jabari Smith HOU $4,400 18.66 4.24
Gui Santos GS $1,000 3.19 3.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jabari Smith HOU $4,400 18.66 4.24
Gui Santos GS $1,000 3.19 3.19

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alperen Sengün HOU $12,800 43.40 3.39
Steven Adams HOU $4,000 15.62 3.91
Quinten Post GS $3,600 13.61 3.78
Kevon Looney GS $1,400 7.24 5.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevon Looney GS $1,400 7.24 5.17
Steven Adams HOU $4,000 15.62 3.91
Quinten Post GS $3,600 13.61 3.78
Alperen Sengün HOU $12,800 43.40 3.39

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.