NBA FanDuel Picks for Apr 24, 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
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,400 42.69 4.54
Jrue Holiday POR $6,400 33.43 5.22
De’Aaron Fox SA $7,300 32.66 4.47
Scoot Henderson POR $4,800 24.77 5.16

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jrue Holiday POR $6,400 33.43 5.22
Scoot Henderson POR $4,800 24.77 5.16
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,400 42.69 4.54
De’Aaron Fox SA $7,300 32.66 4.47

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $3,700 11.56 3.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $3,700 11.56 3.12

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jae’Sean Tate HOU $3,600 8.42 2.34
Kris Murray POR $3,500 7.55 2.16
Carter Bryant SA $3,700 6.87 1.86

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jae’Sean Tate HOU $3,600 8.42 2.34
Kris Murray POR $3,500 7.55 2.16
Carter Bryant SA $3,700 6.87 1.86

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dorian Finney-Smith HOU $3,500 3.64 1.04
Maxi Kleber LAL $3,500 3.45 0.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dorian Finney-Smith HOU $3,500 3.64 1.04
Maxi Kleber LAL $3,500 3.45 0.99

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SA $5,200 35.89 6.90
Donovan Clingan POR $6,200 31.65 5.11
Neemias Queta BOS $4,700 26.64 5.67
Deandre Ayton LAL $5,700 25.04 4.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Kornet SA $5,200 35.89 6.90
Neemias Queta BOS $4,700 26.64 5.67
Donovan Clingan POR $6,200 31.65 5.11
Deandre Ayton LAL $5,700 25.04 4.39

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.