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 | $12,400 | 61.20 | 4.94 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 52.77 | 4.98 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 45.35 | 4.68 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | HOU | $8,400 | 40.19 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,900 | 25.85 | 5.28 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $3,800 | 19.90 | 5.24 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,900 | 35.73 | 5.18 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 52.77 | 4.98 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 45.35 | 4.68 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,500 | 36.88 | 4.92 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,900 | 35.73 | 5.18 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $7,800 | 35.59 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,900 | 25.85 | 5.28 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $3,800 | 19.90 | 5.24 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $6,900 | 35.73 | 5.18 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $5,300 | 27.46 | 5.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $8,000 | 38.45 | 4.81 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 36.49 | 4.51 |
| Mikal Bridges | PHX | $7,100 | 30.49 | 4.29 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $6,800 | 28.12 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | TOR | $3,600 | 21.84 | 6.07 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,400 | 20.03 | 5.89 |
| Reggie Bullock | DAL | $2,400 | 13.05 | 5.44 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $5,300 | 27.46 | 5.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 43.62 | 4.15 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 36.49 | 4.51 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,800 | 27.25 | 4.70 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $5,200 | 25.09 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juancho Hernangómez | TOR | $3,600 | 21.84 | 6.07 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | DAL | $3,400 | 20.03 | 5.89 |
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $1,800 | 10.23 | 5.69 |
| Reggie Bullock | DAL | $2,400 | 13.05 | 5.44 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,200 | 34.89 | 4.85 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $7,000 | 34.19 | 4.88 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $7,800 | 30.48 | 3.91 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,500 | 28.26 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxi Kleber | DAL | $1,800 | 10.23 | 5.69 |
| Khem Birch | TOR | $1,000 | 4.94 | 4.94 |
| Zach Collins | SAS | $4,200 | 20.63 | 4.91 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $7,000 | 34.19 | 4.88 |
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.