NBA FanDuel Picks for May 19, 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
Jalen Brunson NY $13,800 38.34 2.78
Jose Alvarado NY $1,200 8.96 7.47
Tyler Kolek NY $1,000 4.25 4.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Alvarado NY $1,200 8.96 7.47
Tyler Kolek NY $1,000 4.25 4.25
Jalen Brunson NY $13,800 38.34 2.78

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mohamed Diawara NY $1,000 3.99 3.99
Pacôme Dadiet NY $1,000 3.67 3.67

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mohamed Diawara NY $1,000 3.99 3.99
Pacôme Dadiet NY $1,000 3.67 3.67

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nae’Qwan Tomlin CLE $1,000 4.77 4.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nae’Qwan Tomlin CLE $1,000 4.77 4.77

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mitchell Robinson NY $2,600 13.89 5.34
Ariel Hukporti NY $1,000 5.68 5.68
Thomas Bryant CLE $1,000 4.63 4.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ariel Hukporti NY $1,000 5.68 5.68
Mitchell Robinson NY $2,600 13.89 5.34
Thomas Bryant CLE $1,000 4.63 4.63

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.