NBA Draftkings Picks for Apr 19, 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 $9,800 43.02 4.39
Deni Avdija POR $8,900 42.87 4.82
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 39.30 4.62
Cade Cunningham DET $9,400 38.92 4.14

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jrue Holiday POR $6,800 33.01 4.85
Deni Avdija POR $8,900 42.87 4.82
VJ Edgecombe PHI $7,400 34.80 4.70
Scoot Henderson POR $4,800 22.58 4.70

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,000 40.32 4.48
Devin Booker PHX $8,500 39.30 4.62
Stephon Castle SAS $7,700 38.03 4.94
VJ Edgecombe PHI $7,400 34.80 4.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Duncan Robinson DET $4,000 20.75 5.19
Kevin Huerter DET $3,800 19.30 5.08
Stephon Castle SAS $7,700 38.03 4.94
Jordan Goodwin PHX $4,900 23.29 4.75

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deni Avdija POR $8,900 42.87 4.82
Jaylen Brown BOS $9,000 40.32 4.48
Paul George PHI $8,100 33.52 4.14
Jalen Williams OKC $7,600 28.64 3.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ausar Thompson DET $5,200 26.58 5.11
Kevin Huerter DET $3,800 19.30 5.08
Deni Avdija POR $8,900 42.87 4.82
Jordan Goodwin PHX $4,900 23.29 4.75

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,300 44.06 4.74
Paolo Banchero ORL $8,600 38.53 4.48
Paul George PHI $8,100 33.52 4.14
Chet Holmgren OKC $7,300 32.09 4.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tobias Harris DET $5,000 25.35 5.07
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,300 44.06 4.74
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,700 21.83 4.64
Harrison Barnes SAS $3,300 14.86 4.50

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,000 60.45 5.50
Jalen Duren DET $7,800 37.58 4.82
Donovan Clingan POR $7,200 33.56 4.66
Neemias Queta BOS $6,000 27.75 4.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,000 60.45 5.50
Oso Ighodaro PHX $4,000 19.79 4.95
Jalen Duren DET $7,800 37.58 4.82
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 23.34 4.67

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.