NBA FanDuel 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 $10,100 47.91 4.74
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,700 44.27 4.56
Cade Cunningham DET $9,600 43.46 4.53
De’Aaron Fox SA $7,000 32.70 4.67

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Scoot Henderson POR $4,100 21.74 5.30
Jrue Holiday POR $6,500 30.86 4.75
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $10,100 47.91 4.74
De’Aaron Fox SA $7,000 32.70 4.67

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $3,600 13.60 3.78
Jase Richardson ORL $3,500 2.86 0.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $3,600 13.60 3.78
Jase Richardson ORL $3,500 2.86 0.82

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Cain ORL $3,500 11.25 3.21
Javonte Green DET $3,500 10.56 3.02
Kris Murray POR $3,600 10.54 2.93
Carter Bryant SA $3,500 7.80 2.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Cain ORL $3,500 11.25 3.21
Javonte Green DET $3,500 10.56 3.02
Kris Murray POR $3,600 10.54 2.93
Carter Bryant SA $3,500 7.80 2.23

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,500 5.02 1.43
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,500 4.76 1.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,500 5.02 1.43
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,500 4.76 1.36

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Duren DET $7,800 36.92 4.73
Donovan Clingan POR $6,900 32.75 4.75
Neemias Queta BOS $5,100 28.23 5.54
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,400 24.17 4.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Neemias Queta BOS $5,100 28.23 5.54
Wendell Carter ORL $4,800 23.19 4.83
Donovan Clingan POR $6,900 32.75 4.75
Jalen Duren DET $7,800 36.92 4.73

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.