NBA FanDuel Picks for May 2, 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 $13,400 42.88 3.20
Max Shulga BOS $1,000 2.03 2.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrese Maxey PHI $13,400 42.88 3.20
Max Shulga BOS $1,000 2.03 2.03

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $1,200 12.17 10.14
Dalano Banton BOS $1,000 4.77 4.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baylor Scheierman BOS $1,200 12.17 10.14
Dalano Banton BOS $1,000 4.77 4.77

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Walsh BOS $1,400 10.82 7.73
Justin Edwards PHI $1,000 5.88 5.88

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Walsh BOS $1,400 10.82 7.73
Justin Edwards PHI $1,000 5.88 5.88

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dominick Barlow PHI $1,000 7.49 7.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dominick Barlow PHI $1,000 7.49 7.49

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joel Embiid PHI $14,200 44.99 3.17
Neemias Queta BOS $5,000 25.44 5.09
Nikola Vucevic BOS $2,800 14.89 5.32
Andre Drummond PHI $1,600 13.10 8.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luka Garza BOS $1,000 11.01 11.01
Andre Drummond PHI $1,600 13.10 8.19
Nikola Vucevic BOS $2,800 14.89 5.32
Neemias Queta BOS $5,000 25.44 5.09

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.