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 | $12,500 | 62.19 | 4.98 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $9,500 | 51.30 | 5.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,800 | 50.90 | 5.19 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,600 | 48.26 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $4,700 | 30.72 | 6.54 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $5,700 | 32.06 | 5.62 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,300 | 45.98 | 5.54 |
| Coby White | CHI | $3,600 | 19.51 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,600 | 48.26 | 5.03 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,400 | 44.65 | 4.75 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,400 | 36.61 | 4.95 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,700 | 35.85 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,500 | 31.57 | 5.74 |
| Coby White | CHI | $3,600 | 19.51 | 5.42 |
| Tre Mann | OKC | $5,600 | 30.09 | 5.37 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,400 | 18.07 | 5.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $9,900 | 51.57 | 5.21 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,600 | 38.86 | 4.52 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $7,100 | 38.81 | 5.47 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $6,900 | 36.54 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | IND | $5,500 | 31.57 | 5.74 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $7,100 | 38.81 | 5.47 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $6,900 | 36.54 | 5.30 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $5,800 | 30.57 | 5.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 63.61 | 5.39 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $9,900 | 51.57 | 5.21 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $10,600 | 48.67 | 4.59 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $7,500 | 39.94 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $1,000 | 7.04 | 7.04 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,200 | 28.83 | 6.87 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $5,400 | 30.34 | 5.62 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 63.61 | 5.39 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 63.61 | 5.39 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,200 | 49.28 | 4.83 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $7,500 | 39.94 | 5.32 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,200 | 39.75 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,200 | 28.83 | 6.87 |
| Alex Len | SAC | $1,000 | 6.37 | 6.37 |
| Chimezie Metu | SAC | $2,400 | 13.41 | 5.59 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,000 | 27.94 | 5.59 |
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.