NBA FanDuel Picks for Feb 28, 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
Luka Doncic LAL $12,300 53.78 4.37
LaMelo Ball CHA $8,600 35.27 4.10
Isaiah Collier UTA $7,700 29.46 3.83
Jrue Holiday POR $7,000 28.61 4.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bub Carrington WAS $4,900 22.74 4.64
Davion Mitchell MIA $4,800 22.22 4.63
Luka Doncic LAL $12,300 53.78 4.37
Scoot Henderson POR $5,600 23.22 4.15

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce McGowens NO $3,900 17.46 4.48
Ja’Kobe Walter TOR $4,300 16.41 3.82
Gary Payton GS $4,300 15.81 3.68
Elijah Harkless UTA $4,200 14.54 3.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce McGowens NO $3,900 17.46 4.48
Ja’Kobe Walter TOR $4,300 16.41 3.82
Gary Payton GS $4,300 15.81 3.68
Jaden Hardy WAS $3,900 14.35 3.68

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kris Murray POR $4,700 20.59 4.38
Cody Williams UTA $3,900 17.97 4.61
Blake Hinson UTA $3,600 16.76 4.66
Myron Gardner MIA $3,700 8.81 2.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Blake Hinson UTA $3,600 16.76 4.66
Cody Williams UTA $3,900 17.97 4.61
Kris Murray POR $4,700 20.59 4.38
Myron Gardner MIA $3,700 8.81 2.38

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zion Williamson NO $8,900 39.59 4.45
Kevin Love UTA $4,100 21.48 5.24
Dorian Finney-Smith HOU $3,600 8.62 2.39
Malevy Leons GS $3,600 5.42 1.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kevin Love UTA $4,100 21.48 5.24
Zion Williamson NO $8,900 39.59 4.45
Dorian Finney-Smith HOU $3,600 8.62 2.39
Malevy Leons GS $3,600 5.42 1.51

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Clingan POR $7,700 36.33 4.72
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,900 29.88 5.06
Jakob Poeltl TOR $5,400 25.27 4.68
Deandre Ayton LAL $5,100 24.58 4.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,900 29.88 5.06
Al Horford GS $4,600 23.17 5.04
Deandre Ayton LAL $5,100 24.58 4.82
Donovan Clingan POR $7,700 36.33 4.72

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.