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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,700 | 51.97 | 4.86 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 50.03 | 4.91 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 49.35 | 4.94 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,600 | 49.10 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $2,000 | 12.60 | 6.30 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $3,800 | 20.93 | 5.51 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,300 | 39.75 | 5.45 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,900 | 26.71 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 45.85 | 4.83 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,900 | 45.19 | 4.56 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 42.39 | 4.99 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 41.22 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bouknight | CHA | $1,000 | 6.43 | 6.43 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $2,000 | 12.60 | 6.30 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,700 | 25.95 | 5.52 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,900 | 26.71 | 5.45 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,800 | 52.52 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $11,100 | 48.71 | 4.39 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 42.39 | 4.99 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 41.90 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | POR | $4,100 | 25.10 | 6.12 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $4,700 | 25.95 | 5.52 |
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,900 | 26.51 | 5.41 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,600 | 24.87 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 59.40 | 4.79 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,800 | 52.52 | 4.86 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $11,100 | 48.71 | 4.39 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 46.42 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | POR | $4,100 | 25.10 | 6.12 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $5,000 | 27.98 | 5.60 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,600 | 24.87 | 5.41 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,200 | 21.84 | 5.20 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,900 | 60.21 | 5.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 59.40 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 53.10 | 4.66 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,400 | 46.42 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Garza | MIN | $2,400 | 17.04 | 7.10 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $5,000 | 27.98 | 5.60 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,900 | 60.21 | 5.52 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $5,200 | 28.01 | 5.39 |
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.