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NBA Draftkings Picks for Apr 8, 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,400 48.28 4.64
Cooper Flagg DAL $9,800 44.28 4.52
Jamal Murray DEN $8,400 44.04 5.24
Devin Booker PHX $9,300 43.23 4.65

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Goodwin PHX $4,400 24.90 5.66
Mike Conley MIN $3,200 17.80 5.56
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,900 36.82 5.34
Kris Dunn LAC $4,200 22.41 5.33

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Devin Booker PHX $9,300 43.23 4.65
Kawhi Leonard LAC $9,400 40.75 4.34
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,900 36.82 5.34
Jalen Green PHX $8,100 35.36 4.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian Braun DEN $5,000 28.47 5.69
Kevin Huerter DET $4,800 26.48 5.52
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,900 36.82 5.34
Kris Dunn LAC $4,200 22.41 5.33

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kawhi Leonard LAC $9,400 40.75 4.34
Deni Avdija POR $9,000 37.33 4.15
Dyson Daniels ATL $6,300 34.29 5.44
Ayo Dosunmu MIN $7,100 31.57 4.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Goodwin PHX $4,400 24.90 5.66
Cameron Johnson DEN $5,200 29.23 5.62
Kevin Huerter DET $4,800 26.48 5.52
Dyson Daniels ATL $6,300 34.29 5.44

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Johnson ATL $10,300 46.22 4.49
Paolo Banchero ORL $9,100 41.47 4.56
Deni Avdija POR $9,000 37.33 4.15
Julius Randle MIN $8,500 35.53 4.18

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,900 33.53 5.68
Cameron Johnson DEN $5,200 29.23 5.62
Keon Ellis CLE $4,600 24.48 5.32
Khris Middleton DAL $3,600 18.92 5.26

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nikola Jokic DEN $12,500 63.58 5.09
Jalen Duren DET $8,600 41.45 4.82
Evan Mobley CLE $8,700 35.29 4.06
Donovan Clingan POR $7,500 34.20 4.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Reed DET $4,700 26.99 5.74
Aaron Gordon DEN $5,900 33.53 5.68
Robert Williams POR $4,200 22.93 5.46
Wendell Carter Jr. ORL $5,100 27.33 5.36

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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