NBA FanDuel Picks for Jan 15, 2026

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
Luka Doncic LAL $12,400 54.41 4.39
Cade Cunningham DET $10,800 49.68 4.60
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,900 45.94 4.21
Stephen Curry GS $9,100 41.42 4.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Kolek NY $3,700 23.72 6.41
Jrue Holiday POR $6,200 35.99 5.81
Brandon Williams DAL $5,500 28.68 5.21
Cade Cunningham DET $10,800 49.68 4.60

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pelle Larsson MIA $4,100 22.96 5.60
Jaden Hardy DAL $3,600 22.48 6.25
Jordan Goodwin PHO $4,300 22.36 5.20
Gary Payton GS $3,800 16.46 4.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaden Hardy DAL $3,600 22.48 6.25
Pelle Larsson MIA $4,100 22.96 5.60
Jordan Goodwin PHO $4,300 22.36 5.20
Dru Smith MIA $3,700 16.36 4.42

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Martin DAL $3,700 19.69 5.32
Javonte Green DET $4,200 18.60 4.43
Cody Williams UTA $3,700 16.66 4.50
Corey Kispert ATL $3,800 15.86 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Caleb Martin DAL $3,700 19.69 5.32
Cody Williams UTA $3,700 16.66 4.50
Javonte Green DET $4,200 18.60 4.43
Corey Kispert ATL $3,800 15.86 4.17

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 46.94 4.12
Kevin Love UTA $4,000 20.34 5.09
Nikola Jovic MIA $4,500 18.44 4.10
Grant Williams CHA $3,800 15.54 4.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Love UTA $4,000 20.34 5.09
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,400 46.94 4.12
Nikola Jovic MIA $4,500 18.44 4.10
Grant Williams CHA $3,800 15.54 4.09

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Clingan POR $6,400 33.07 5.17
Jalen Duren DET $6,500 32.57 5.01
Deandre Ayton LAL $6,000 30.40 5.07
Wendell Carter ORL $5,600 28.00 5.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jock Landale MEM $4,800 26.33 5.48
Donovan Clingan POR $6,400 33.07 5.17
Deandre Ayton LAL $6,000 30.40 5.07
Al Horford GS $3,900 19.71 5.05

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.