NBA FanDuel Picks for Jan 23, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,000 45.81 4.16
Cade Cunningham DET $10,500 43.32 4.13
Russell Westbrook SAC $7,600 33.45 4.40
Jrue Holiday POR $6,500 25.92 3.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Westbrook SAC $7,600 33.45 4.40
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $11,000 45.81 4.16
Cade Cunningham DET $10,500 43.32 4.13
Jrue Holiday POR $6,500 25.92 3.99

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $3,800 17.40 4.58
Micah Peavy NO $4,000 13.66 3.41
Gary Harris MIL $3,600 12.67 3.52
Ochai Agbaji TOR $3,800 10.51 2.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $3,800 17.40 4.58
Gary Harris MIL $3,600 12.67 3.52
Micah Peavy NO $4,000 13.66 3.41
Ochai Agbaji TOR $3,800 10.51 2.77

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Johnny Furphy IND $4,100 17.26 4.21
Corey Kispert ATL $3,900 16.74 4.29
Julian Strawther DEN $3,600 15.65 4.35
Gradey Dick TOR $3,900 14.90 3.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Strawther DEN $3,600 15.65 4.35
Corey Kispert ATL $3,900 16.74 4.29
Johnny Furphy IND $4,100 17.26 4.21
Gradey Dick TOR $3,900 14.90 3.82

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,100 46.10 4.15
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,800 34.67 5.10
Zion Williamson NO $8,000 31.33 3.92
Noah Clowney BKN $5,400 22.52 4.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $6,800 34.67 5.10
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,900 17.54 4.50
Noah Clowney BKN $5,400 22.52 4.17
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $11,100 46.10 4.15

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Duren DET $7,500 34.73 4.63
Donovan Clingan POR $7,300 32.32 4.43
Neemias Queta BOS $5,500 29.00 5.27
Jock Landale MEM $5,200 28.82 5.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jock Landale MEM $5,200 28.82 5.54
Neemias Queta BOS $5,500 29.00 5.27
Yves Missi NO $4,300 20.13 4.68
Mark Williams PHO $5,900 27.58 4.67

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.