NBA FanDuel Picks for Dec 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $16,000 55.63 3.48
Damian Lillard MIL $14,000 39.34 2.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $16,000 55.63 3.48
Damian Lillard MIL $14,000 39.34 2.81

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andre Jackson MIL $8,000 13.24 1.65
AJ Green MIL $7,000 12.72 1.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
AJ Green MIL $7,000 12.72 1.82
Andre Jackson MIL $8,000 13.24 1.65

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Caruso OKC $8,500 18.36 2.16
Taurean Prince MIL $7,500 15.11 2.01
Aaron Wiggins OKC $6,500 11.33 1.74
Dillon Jones OKC $6,000 2.05 0.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Caruso OKC $8,500 18.36 2.16
Taurean Prince MIL $7,500 15.11 2.01
Aaron Wiggins OKC $6,500 11.33 1.74
Dillon Jones OKC $6,000 2.05 0.34

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $17,000 53.62 3.15
Kenrich Williams OKC $6,500 11.65 1.79

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Giannis Antetokounmpo MIL $17,000 53.62 3.15
Kenrich Williams OKC $6,500 11.65 1.79

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $12,000 33.72 2.81
Brook Lopez MIL $10,000 23.00 2.30
Branden Carlson OKC $6,000 3.36 0.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $12,000 33.72 2.81
Brook Lopez MIL $10,000 23.00 2.30
Branden Carlson OKC $6,000 3.36 0.56

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.