NBA FanDuel Picks for Apr 2, 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 $12,800 58.25 4.55
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,600 46.54 4.39
LaMelo Ball CHA $8,600 36.32 4.22
Darius Garland LAC $7,900 33.63 4.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Doncic LAL $12,800 58.25 4.55
Jrue Holiday POR $6,700 29.86 4.46
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,600 46.54 4.39
De’Aaron Fox SA $6,800 29.72 4.37

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gary Payton GS $5,300 23.38 4.41
Will Richard GS $3,800 12.68 3.34
Nate Williams GS $3,700 9.74 2.63
Cam Christie LAC $3,500 4.89 1.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gary Payton GS $5,300 23.38 4.41
Will Richard GS $3,800 12.68 3.34
Nate Williams GS $3,700 9.74 2.63
Cam Christie LAC $3,500 4.89 1.40

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matisse Thybulle POR $4,100 16.80 4.10
Kris Murray POR $4,000 16.09 4.02
Carter Bryant SA $3,700 10.70 2.89
Javonte Green DET $3,800 9.65 2.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matisse Thybulle POR $4,100 16.80 4.10
Kris Murray POR $4,000 16.09 4.02
Carter Bryant SA $3,700 10.70 2.89
Javonte Green DET $3,800 9.65 2.54

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 33.53 4.19
Zion Williamson NO $7,400 29.70 4.01
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,900 15.06 3.86
Malevy Leons GS $3,500 13.61 3.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 33.53 4.19
Zion Williamson NO $7,400 29.70 4.01
Malevy Leons GS $3,500 13.61 3.89
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,900 15.06 3.86

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Duren DET $8,800 41.03 4.66
Donovan Clingan POR $7,800 35.78 4.59
Rudy Gobert MIN $7,200 31.86 4.42
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $6,100 29.14 4.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SA $3,800 20.36 5.36
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $6,100 29.14 4.78
Jalen Duren DET $8,800 41.03 4.66
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,300 24.59 4.64

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.