NBA FanDuel Picks for May 3, 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
James Harden LAC $12,600 47.03 3.73
Russell Westbrook DEN $6,400 23.54 3.68
Ben Simmons LAC $1,000 5.33 5.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ben Simmons LAC $1,000 5.33 5.33
James Harden LAC $12,600 47.03 3.73
Russell Westbrook DEN $6,400 23.54 3.68

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nicolas Batum LAC $3,400 17.79 5.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nicolas Batum LAC $3,400 17.79 5.23

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $7,000 27.18 3.88
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 10.95 6.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 10.95 6.84
Aaron Gordon DEN $7,000 27.18 3.88

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $16,800 60.57 3.61
Ivica Zubac LAC $10,600 38.10 3.59
DeAndre Jordan DEN $1,200 5.22 4.35
Drew Eubanks LAC $1,000 3.24 3.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
DeAndre Jordan DEN $1,200 5.22 4.35
Nikola Jokic DEN $16,800 60.57 3.61
Ivica Zubac LAC $10,600 38.10 3.59
Drew Eubanks LAC $1,000 3.24 3.24

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.