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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 49.37 | 4.70 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 47.89 | 4.99 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,400 | 46.31 | 4.93 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 44.83 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Maledon | CHA | $3,600 | 22.46 | 6.24 |
| D’Angelo Russell | MIN | $6,200 | 34.07 | 5.50 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,000 | 37.81 | 5.40 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,000 | 20.30 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 47.89 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 44.83 | 4.98 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,700 | 44.05 | 5.06 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,900 | 38.33 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | BKN | $4,100 | 23.06 | 5.63 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,000 | 37.81 | 5.40 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $5,300 | 27.99 | 5.28 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $6,700 | 34.56 | 5.16 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 51.80 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $11,100 | 46.53 | 4.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 42.97 | 5.24 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 37.68 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,600 | 26.26 | 5.71 |
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $4,000 | 22.21 | 5.55 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,500 | 24.23 | 5.38 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $5,300 | 27.99 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 51.80 | 4.89 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 49.92 | 4.58 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $11,100 | 46.53 | 4.19 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 42.97 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $4,000 | 22.21 | 5.55 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,500 | 24.23 | 5.38 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,400 | 23.21 | 5.28 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,900 | 41.62 | 5.27 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 58.32 | 5.45 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,800 | 50.38 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 49.03 | 4.30 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,100 | 42.50 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $5,500 | 30.11 | 5.48 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 58.32 | 5.45 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,400 | 23.21 | 5.28 |
| Ben Simmons | BKN | $7,100 | 36.63 | 5.16 |
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.