NBA FanDuel Picks for Apr 17, 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
LaMelo Ball CHA $9,800 39.99 4.08
Stephen Curry GS $8,500 38.70 4.55
Pat Spencer GS $3,500 14.90 4.26
Jevon Carter ORL $3,500 5.84 1.67

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Stephen Curry GS $8,500 38.70 4.55
Pat Spencer GS $3,500 14.90 4.26
LaMelo Ball CHA $9,800 39.99 4.08
Jevon Carter ORL $3,500 5.84 1.67

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nate Williams GS $3,500 5.01 1.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nate Williams GS $3,500 5.01 1.43

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Cain ORL $3,600 9.79 2.72
Amir Coffey PHO $3,500 3.57 1.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Cain ORL $3,600 9.79 2.72
Amir Coffey PHO $3,500 3.57 1.02

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,500 5.15 1.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,500 5.15 1.47

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,500 24.96 4.54
Wendell Carter ORL $5,100 24.28 4.76
Mark Williams PHO $5,300 23.07 4.35
Ryan Kalkbrenner CHA $3,700 14.98 4.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Wendell Carter ORL $5,100 24.28 4.76
Moussa Diabaté CHA $5,500 24.96 4.54
Mark Williams PHO $5,300 23.07 4.35
Ryan Kalkbrenner CHA $3,700 14.98 4.05

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.