NBA FanDuel Picks for Dec 16, 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 $12,800 45.12 3.52
De’Aaron Fox SA $11,000 34.62 3.15
Tyler Kolek NY $1,600 9.73 6.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Kolek NY $1,600 9.73 6.08
Jalen Brunson NY $12,800 45.12 3.52
De’Aaron Fox SA $11,000 34.62 3.15

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lindy Waters SA $1,000 4.29 4.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lindy Waters SA $1,000 4.29 4.29

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Bryant SA $1,000 3.66 3.66
Kevin McCullar NY $1,000 3.21 3.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Bryant SA $1,000 3.66 3.66
Kevin McCullar NY $1,000 3.21 3.21

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Guerschon Yabusele NY $1,200 6.74 5.62
Jeremy Sochan SA $1,000 5.67 5.67

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Sochan SA $1,000 5.67 5.67
Guerschon Yabusele NY $1,200 6.74 5.62

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SA $3,000 21.42 7.14
Mitchell Robinson NY $4,000 20.47 5.12
Ariel Hukporti NY $1,000 4.12 4.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SA $3,000 21.42 7.14
Mitchell Robinson NY $4,000 20.47 5.12
Ariel Hukporti NY $1,000 4.12 4.12

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.