NBA FanDuel Picks for Apr 22, 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 $9,900 42.74 4.32
Cade Cunningham DET $10,000 41.50 4.15
Marcus Sasser DET $3,500 6.00 1.71
Jamaree Bouyea PHO $3,500 4.68 1.34

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC $9,900 42.74 4.32
Cade Cunningham DET $10,000 41.50 4.15
Marcus Sasser DET $3,500 6.00 1.71
Jamaree Bouyea PHO $3,500 4.68 1.34

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value

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Name Team Cost Expected Value

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Cain ORL $3,500 10.88 3.11
Javonte Green DET $3,500 10.24 2.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jamal Cain ORL $3,500 10.88 3.11
Javonte Green DET $3,500 10.24 2.92

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,500 6.88 1.97
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,500 4.89 1.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenrich Williams OKC $3,500 6.88 1.97
Rasheer Fleming PHO $3,500 4.89 1.40

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jalen Duren DET $7,700 36.98 4.80
Wendell Carter ORL $5,100 25.44 4.99
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 25.16 5.03
Goga Bitadze ORL $3,700 15.17 4.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Isaiah Hartenstein OKC $5,000 25.16 5.03
Wendell Carter ORL $5,100 25.44 4.99
Jalen Duren DET $7,700 36.98 4.80
Goga Bitadze ORL $3,700 15.17 4.10

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.