NBA FanDuel Picks for May 18, 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 $15,200 44.54 2.93
Jordan McLaughlin SA $1,000 9.27 9.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan McLaughlin SA $1,000 9.27 9.27
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $15,200 44.54 2.93

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lindy Waters SA $1,000 5.91 5.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lindy Waters SA $1,000 5.91 5.91

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Harrison Barnes SA $1,000 4.15 4.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Harrison Barnes SA $1,000 4.15 4.15

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,800 29.44 5.08
Luke Kornet SA $1,200 12.56 10.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SA $1,200 12.56 10.47
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,800 29.44 5.08

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.