NFL FanDuel Picks for Sims May 19, 2020

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


SFTB Plus from Sports from the Basement brings you the preparation tools you need to win money at Daily Fantasy Sports, Horse Racing, or Sports Betting.

For only $10 a month, you get access to advanced data and optimizers for DFS, Horse Racings, and Sports Betting. With data updated throughout the day, you’ll see changes reflected as they happen.

DFS Tools are currently available for NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, MLB Baseball, and NFL Football. We offer Horse Racing advanced data for all major tracks. Sports Betting advanced information is COMING SOON.

If you want to find value and win money – Check out SFTB Plus from Sports from the Basement.

Sign Up Now and take advantage of our free 7-day trial.


Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lamar Jackson BAL $9,400 33.21 3.53
Patrick Mahomes KC $9,000 23.79 2.64
Drew Brees NO $8,300 20.75 2.50
Kyler Murray ARI $7,800 20.50 2.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lamar Jackson BAL $9,400 33.21 3.53
Patrick Mahomes KC $9,000 23.79 2.64
Kyler Murray ARI $7,800 20.50 2.63
Drew Brees NO $8,300 20.75 2.50

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alvin Kamara NO $8,200 16.33 1.99
Mark Ingram II BAL $6,900 16.33 2.37
Damien Williams KC $5,300 15.53 2.93
Joe Mixon CIN $7,500 15.39 2.05
Kenyan Drake ARI $6,600 15.28 2.31
Austin Ekeler LAC $7,900 14.93 1.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Damien Williams KC $5,300 15.53 2.93
Derrius Guice WAS $5,500 13.39 2.43
Mark Ingram II BAL $6,900 16.33 2.37
Kenyan Drake ARI $6,600 15.28 2.31
Nick Chubb CLE $7,200 14.83 2.06
Joe Mixon CIN $7,500 15.39 2.05

Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.


Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Thomas NO $8,900 19.87 2.23
DeAndre Hopkins ARI $8,100 14.54 1.80
Tyreek Hill KC $8,000 14.27 1.78
Terry McLaurin WAS $6,500 13.88 2.13
Jarvis Landry CLE $6,000 13.23 2.20
Tyler Lockett SEA $6,800 13.05 1.92
A.J. Green CIN $7,300 12.16 1.67
Keenan Allen LAC $6,900 12.16 1.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Thomas NO $8,900 19.87 2.23
Jarvis Landry CLE $6,000 13.23 2.20
Hunter Renfrow OAK $4,700 10.18 2.17
Terry McLaurin WAS $6,500 13.88 2.13
Henry Ruggs III OAK $4,600 8.91 1.94
Tyler Lockett SEA $6,800 13.05 1.92
Steven Sims Jr. WAS $4,700 8.99 1.91
Christian Kirk ARI $5,700 10.83 1.90

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Andrews BAL $7,500 14.42 1.92
Darren Waller OAK $6,400 12.68 1.98
Travis Kelce KC $8,200 12.46 1.52
Austin Hooper CLE $5,800 10.78 1.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darren Waller OAK $6,400 12.68 1.98
Mark Andrews BAL $7,500 14.42 1.92
Austin Hooper CLE $5,800 10.78 1.86
Jared Cook NO $6,000 10.37 1.73

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baltimore Ravens BAL $4,800 10.56 2.20
Kansas City Chiefs KC $4,300 8.51 1.98
Seattle Seahawks SEA $4,000 7.00 1.75
New England Patriots NE $5,000 6.98 1.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Las Vegas Raiders OAK $3,000 6.72 2.24
Baltimore Ravens BAL $4,800 10.56 2.20
Kansas City Chiefs KC $4,300 8.51 1.98
Houston Texans HOU $3,200 6.06 1.89

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. 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.