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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $10,700 | 58.52 | 5.47 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,400 | 52.33 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | PHI | $11,600 | 50.22 | 4.33 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 47.81 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shake Milton | PHI | $2,000 | 14.26 | 7.13 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,000 | 17.52 | 5.84 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 31.67 | 5.76 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,000 | 45.08 | 5.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $11,600 | 50.22 | 4.33 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,000 | 45.08 | 5.63 |
| Paul George | LAC | $9,300 | 44.84 | 4.82 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 41.87 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | PHI | $1,200 | 7.73 | 6.44 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $5,500 | 31.67 | 5.76 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,000 | 45.08 | 5.63 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $4,500 | 24.83 | 5.52 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 46.75 | 4.82 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,600 | 42.17 | 4.39 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,700 | 41.39 | 4.76 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,700 | 34.57 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | PHI | $1,200 | 7.73 | 6.44 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,500 | 31.51 | 5.73 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $4,500 | 24.83 | 5.52 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $6,100 | 33.22 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 60.26 | 5.48 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 46.75 | 4.82 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,600 | 42.17 | 4.39 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,600 | 40.83 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SAS | $1,000 | 8.82 | 8.82 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,000 | 24.55 | 6.14 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $5,300 | 30.13 | 5.68 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 60.26 | 5.48 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 61.10 | 5.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 60.26 | 5.48 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 52.81 | 4.40 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,500 | 44.96 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | PHI | $1,000 | 12.01 | 12.01 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $4,000 | 24.55 | 6.14 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $5,300 | 30.13 | 5.68 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,800 | 61.10 | 5.66 |
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.