NBA Draftkings Picks for Apr 28, 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
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,000 40.25 5.03
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,000 38.38 4.26
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,600 34.52 5.23
Jrue Holiday POR $7,000 32.62 4.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,600 34.52 5.23
Jalen Brunson NYK $8,000 40.25 5.03
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,400 31.35 4.90
Scoot Henderson POR $5,400 26.32 4.87

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,900 40.43 4.54
Stephon Castle SAS $7,500 37.22 4.96
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,600 34.52 5.23
Jrue Holiday POR $7,000 32.62 4.66

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
VJ Edgecombe PHI $6,600 34.52 5.23
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,800 19.46 5.12
Stephon Castle SAS $7,500 37.22 4.96
Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL $6,400 31.35 4.90

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deni Avdija POR $8,600 42.45 4.94
Jaylen Brown BOS $8,900 40.43 4.54
Dyson Daniels ATL $6,300 34.91 5.54
Paul George PHI $6,900 31.47 4.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dyson Daniels ATL $6,300 34.91 5.54
Keldon Johnson SAS $3,800 19.46 5.12
Devin Vassell SAS $5,500 27.46 4.99
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,300 21.28 4.95

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,500 50.12 5.28
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,500 43.27 5.09
Deni Avdija POR $8,600 42.45 4.94
Jalen Johnson ATL $8,800 40.33 4.58

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jayson Tatum BOS $9,500 50.12 5.28
OG Anunoby NYK $6,200 32.39 5.22
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,500 43.27 5.09
Julian Champagnie SAS $4,300 21.28 4.95

Canter

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Victor Wembanyama SAS $11,000 49.82 4.53
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,500 43.27 5.09
Joel Embiid PHI $8,300 39.76 4.79
Donovan Clingan POR $5,900 30.66 5.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Donovan Clingan POR $5,900 30.66 5.20
Neemias Queta BOS $5,100 26.02 5.10
Karl-Anthony Towns NYK $8,500 43.27 5.09
Andre Drummond PHI $4,000 19.32 4.83

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.