NBA FanDuel Picks for May 12, 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
Jalen Brunson NY $8,500 38.39 4.52
Mike Conley MIN $3,800 16.05 4.22
Pat Spencer GS $3,500 3.17 0.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Brunson NY $8,500 38.39 4.52
Mike Conley MIN $3,800 16.05 4.22
Pat Spencer GS $3,500 3.17 0.90

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
Terrence Shannon MIN $3,500 3.12 0.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Terrence Shannon MIN $3,500 3.12 0.89

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $7,400 38.20 5.16
Gui Santos GS $3,500 2.64 0.75

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $7,400 38.20 5.16
Gui Santos GS $3,500 2.64 0.75

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Karl-Anthony Towns NY $7,700 38.54 5.01
Rudy Gobert MIN $5,500 31.52 5.73
Mitchell Robinson NY $3,800 15.27 4.02
Luke Kornet BOS $3,700 14.85 4.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rudy Gobert MIN $5,500 31.52 5.73
Karl-Anthony Towns NY $7,700 38.54 5.01
Mitchell Robinson NY $3,800 15.27 4.02
Luke Kornet BOS $3,700 14.85 4.01

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.