NBA FanDuel Picks for May 5, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,400 53.62 5.16
Jalen Brunson NY $9,100 44.30 4.87
Russell Westbrook DEN $5,200 26.91 5.18
Ajay Mitchell OKC $3,500 4.52 1.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Westbrook DEN $5,200 26.91 5.18
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,400 53.62 5.16
Jalen Brunson NY $9,100 44.30 4.87
Ajay Mitchell OKC $3,500 4.52 1.29

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,800 14.19 3.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,800 14.19 3.73

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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 $5,900 29.22 4.95
Peyton Watson DEN $3,700 12.25 3.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,900 29.22 4.95
Peyton Watson DEN $3,700 12.25 3.31

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,600 55.24 4.76
Karl-Anthony Towns NY $8,500 39.76 4.68
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,500 30.80 5.60
Mitchell Robinson NY $4,100 12.31 3.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,500 30.80 5.60
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,600 55.24 4.76
Karl-Anthony Towns NY $8,500 39.76 4.68
Luke Kornet BOS $3,700 11.87 3.21

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.