NBA FanDuel Picks for Dec 23, 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 $11,100 54.90 4.95
Tyrese Maxey PHI $10,400 49.56 4.77
Cade Cunningham DET $10,500 48.03 4.57
Trae Young ATL $8,100 40.98 5.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Kolek NY $4,100 26.51 6.46
Jose Alvarado NO $4,200 22.20 5.29
Trae Young ATL $8,100 40.98 5.06
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,100 54.90 4.95

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Goodwin PHO $4,900 23.68 4.83
Ayo Dosunmu CHI $5,100 20.62 4.04
Jaden Hardy DAL $3,600 19.65 5.46
Dru Smith MIA $4,300 17.22 4.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaden Hardy DAL $3,600 19.65 5.46
Jordan Goodwin PHO $4,900 23.68 4.83
Nick Smith LAL $3,600 15.97 4.44
AJ Green MIL $4,100 17.02 4.15

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kris Murray POR $4,000 18.36 4.59
Isaac Okoro CHI $4,000 16.62 4.15
Javonte Green DET $4,000 16.08 4.02
Kyle Anderson UTA $3,700 15.74 4.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kris Murray POR $4,000 18.36 4.59
Kyle Anderson UTA $3,700 15.74 4.25
Isaac Okoro CHI $4,000 16.62 4.15
Javonte Green DET $4,000 16.08 4.02

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $7,800 36.70 4.71
Zion Williamson NO $7,500 31.48 4.20
Noah Clowney BKN $5,500 25.62 4.66
Peyton Watson DEN $5,200 24.53 4.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Love UTA $4,000 23.69 5.92
Taylor Hendricks UTA $3,800 19.96 5.25
Peyton Watson DEN $5,200 24.53 4.72
Julius Randle MIN $7,800 36.70 4.71

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $12,600 62.10 4.93
Joel Embiid PHI $8,600 40.40 4.70
Jalen Duren DET $7,300 38.12 5.22
Nic Claxton BKN $6,700 35.07 5.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Moussa Diabaté CHA $4,000 27.65 6.91
Jock Landale MEM $5,000 31.66 6.33
Sandro Mamukelashvili TOR $4,900 27.92 5.70
Mitchell Robinson NY $4,400 24.39 5.54

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.