NBA FanDuel Picks for May 18, 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 $14,000 50.52 3.61
Russell Westbrook DEN $4,000 17.55 4.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Westbrook DEN $4,000 17.55 4.39
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $14,000 50.52 3.61

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.25 5.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Joe OKC $1,000 5.25 5.25

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Strawther DEN $1,800 7.06 3.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Strawther DEN $1,800 7.06 3.92

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $7,000 28.20 4.03
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 12.32 7.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Peyton Watson DEN $1,600 12.32 7.70
Aaron Gordon DEN $7,000 28.20 4.03

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $17,200 59.96 3.49
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $6,800 28.41 4.18

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $6,800 28.41 4.18
Nikola Jokic DEN $17,200 59.96 3.49

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.