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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 50.58 3.95
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,600 46.10 4.35
LaMelo Ball CHA $8,600 35.22 4.10
Darius Garland LAC $7,900 29.83 3.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,600 46.10 4.35
De’Aaron Fox SA $6,800 29.15 4.29
Jrue Holiday POR $6,700 28.66 4.28
LJ Cryer GS $3,700 15.46 4.18

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Richard GS $3,800 16.82 4.43
Nate Williams GS $3,700 12.81 3.46
Seth Curry GS $3,600 11.10 3.08
Micah Peavy NO $3,600 4.41 1.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Will Richard GS $3,800 16.82 4.43
Nate Williams GS $3,700 12.81 3.46
Seth Curry GS $3,600 11.10 3.08
Micah Peavy NO $3,600 4.41 1.22

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kris Murray POR $4,000 15.64 3.91
Matisse Thybulle POR $4,100 15.32 3.74
Carter Bryant SA $3,700 11.06 2.99
Javonte Green DET $3,800 8.79 2.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kris Murray POR $4,000 15.64 3.91
Matisse Thybulle POR $4,100 15.32 3.74
Carter Bryant SA $3,700 11.06 2.99
Javonte Green DET $3,800 8.79 2.31

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 30.53 3.82
Zion Williamson NO $7,400 29.86 4.04
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,900 15.27 3.91
Malevy Leons GS $3,500 9.46 2.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zion Williamson NO $7,400 29.86 4.04
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,900 15.27 3.91
Julius Randle MIN $8,000 30.53 3.82
Malevy Leons GS $3,500 9.46 2.70

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Duren DET $8,800 41.01 4.66
Donovan Clingan POR $7,800 34.85 4.47
Rudy Gobert MIN $7,200 31.65 4.40
Brook Lopez LAC $6,000 24.37 4.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yves Missi NO $4,500 21.37 4.75
Jalen Duren DET $8,800 41.01 4.66
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,300 24.00 4.53
Donovan Clingan POR $7,800 34.85 4.47

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.

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