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NBA FanDuel Picks for May 12, 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
De’Aaron Fox SA $9,000 32.48 3.61
Mike Conley MIN $1,200 8.08 6.73
Bones Hyland MIN $1,000 4.72 4.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mike Conley MIN $1,200 8.08 6.73
Bones Hyland MIN $1,000 4.72 4.72
De’Aaron Fox SA $9,000 32.48 3.61

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Clark MIN $1,000 3.34 3.34
Joe Ingles MIN $1,000 3.27 3.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Clark MIN $1,000 3.34 3.34
Joe Ingles MIN $1,000 3.27 3.27

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Phillips MIN $1,000 2.57 2.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julian Phillips MIN $1,000 2.57 2.57

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 30.94 3.87
Harrison Barnes SA $1,400 5.89 4.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Harrison Barnes SA $1,400 5.89 4.21
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 30.94 3.87

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rudy Gobert MIN $7,600 30.46 4.01
Luke Kornet SA $1,800 13.93 7.74
Joan Beringer MIN $1,000 4.38 4.38
Mason Plumlee SA $1,000 3.31 3.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SA $1,800 13.93 7.74
Joan Beringer MIN $1,000 4.38 4.38
Rudy Gobert MIN $7,600 30.46 4.01
Mason Plumlee SA $1,000 3.31 3.31

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.

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