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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,200 | 54.50 | 5.34 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 44.44 | 5.23 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,200 | 43.21 | 3.86 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 40.05 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $3,600 | 31.31 | 8.70 |
| Derrick Rose | NYK | $2,000 | 12.19 | 6.09 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,200 | 39.83 | 5.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,200 | 54.50 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,200 | 37.48 | 4.57 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 37.35 | 5.26 |
| Dillon Brooks | MEM | $5,500 | 33.24 | 6.04 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $5,600 | 31.15 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $1,000 | 7.92 | 7.92 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,400 | 23.83 | 7.01 |
| Lindy Waters III | OKC | $1,000 | 6.70 | 6.70 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $4,100 | 26.48 | 6.46 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $11,000 | 48.05 | 4.37 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 39.39 | 4.69 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,500 | 36.77 | 4.90 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,900 | 34.67 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $1,000 | 7.92 | 7.92 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,400 | 23.83 | 7.01 |
| Lindy Waters III | OKC | $1,000 | 6.70 | 6.70 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $4,100 | 26.48 | 6.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 47.63 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 45.11 | 5.13 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 39.39 | 4.69 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,600 | 37.95 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $2,800 | 16.20 | 5.78 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 32.13 | 5.54 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $5,000 | 27.22 | 5.44 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,000 | 21.67 | 5.42 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 52.58 | 4.65 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 47.63 | 4.86 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,800 | 45.11 | 5.13 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,600 | 43.77 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Muscala | OKC | $1,800 | 13.02 | 7.23 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $6,100 | 34.39 | 5.64 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $5,000 | 27.22 | 5.44 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,100 | 21.95 | 5.35 |
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.