NBA FanDuel Picks for May 4, 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 $9,800 43.40 4.43
Jalen Brunson NY $8,700 40.15 4.61
De’Aaron Fox SA $7,400 34.56 4.67
Mike Conley MIN $4,000 17.25 4.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
De’Aaron Fox SA $7,400 34.56 4.67
Jalen Brunson NY $8,700 40.15 4.61
Tyrese Maxey PHI $9,800 43.40 4.43
Mike Conley MIN $4,000 17.25 4.31

Shooting Guard

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Clark MIN $3,600 4.67 1.30

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaylen Clark MIN $3,600 4.67 1.30

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Small Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Edwards PHI $3,500 6.38 1.82
Mohamed Diawara NY $3,500 3.25 0.93
Pacôme Dadiet NY $3,500 2.59 0.74

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Edwards PHI $3,500 6.38 1.82
Mohamed Diawara NY $3,500 3.25 0.93
Pacôme Dadiet NY $3,500 2.59 0.74

Power Forward

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $8,300 33.17 4.00
Harrison Barnes SA $3,600 6.15 1.71
Dominick Barlow PHI $3,600 4.89 1.36
Jeremy Sochan NY $3,500 4.36 1.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julius Randle MIN $8,300 33.17 4.00
Harrison Barnes SA $3,600 6.15 1.71
Dominick Barlow PHI $3,600 4.89 1.36
Jeremy Sochan NY $3,500 4.36 1.25

Center

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joel Embiid PHI $10,100 45.50 4.51
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,200 33.54 5.41
Mitchell Robinson NY $3,800 14.06 3.70
Luke Kornet SA $3,900 13.39 3.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rudy Gobert MIN $6,200 33.54 5.41
Joel Embiid PHI $10,100 45.50 4.51
Mitchell Robinson NY $3,800 14.06 3.70
Luke Kornet SA $3,900 13.39 3.43

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.