NBA FanDuel Picks for May 17, 2024

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 $16,500 43.71 2.65
Tyrese Haliburton IND $15,500 40.71 2.63
T.J. McConnell IND $10,000 24.39 2.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Brunson NY $16,500 43.71 2.65
Tyrese Haliburton IND $15,500 40.71 2.63
T.J. McConnell IND $10,000 24.39 2.44

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ben Sheppard IND $6,500 10.77 1.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ben Sheppard IND $6,500 10.77 1.66

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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
Pascal Siakam IND $13,500 34.61 2.56
Obi Toppin IND $7,000 19.94 2.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Obi Toppin IND $7,000 19.94 2.85
Pascal Siakam IND $13,500 34.61 2.56

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Myles Turner IND $12,000 32.29 2.69
Jalen Smith IND $6,000 8.92 1.49
Jericho Sims NY $6,000 4.36 0.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Myles Turner IND $12,000 32.29 2.69
Jalen Smith IND $6,000 8.92 1.49
Jericho Sims NY $6,000 4.36 0.73

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.