NBA FanDuel Picks for May 7, 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 $10,800 54.91 5.08
Jalen Brunson NY $8,800 43.86 4.98
Russell Westbrook DEN $5,200 23.09 4.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,800 54.91 5.08
Jalen Brunson NY $8,800 43.86 4.98
Russell Westbrook DEN $5,200 23.09 4.44

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,600 13.35 3.71

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $3,600 13.35 3.71

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Strawther DEN $3,500 4.20 1.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Strawther DEN $3,500 4.20 1.20

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,500 31.85 4.90
Peyton Watson DEN $3,700 14.22 3.84

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,500 31.85 4.90
Peyton Watson DEN $3,700 14.22 3.84

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,700 60.65 5.18
Karl-Anthony Towns NY $8,000 37.42 4.68
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,600 29.13 5.20
Luke Kornet BOS $3,800 12.62 3.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,600 29.13 5.20
Nikola Jokic DEN $11,700 60.65 5.18
Karl-Anthony Towns NY $8,000 37.42 4.68
Luke Kornet BOS $3,800 12.62 3.32

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.