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 | $12,600 | 59.79 | 4.75 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $11,000 | 48.94 | 4.45 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,200 | 48.14 | 4.72 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,000 | 45.83 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,600 | 21.48 | 5.97 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,100 | 38.40 | 5.41 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $4,200 | 21.60 | 5.14 |
| Coby White | CHI | $3,700 | 19.00 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,500 | 44.70 | 4.70 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 42.04 | 4.72 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 41.51 | 4.51 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $5,000 | 30.13 | 6.03 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,600 | 21.48 | 5.97 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,100 | 38.40 | 5.41 |
| Terance Mann | LAC | $4,200 | 21.60 | 5.14 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $9,500 | 44.70 | 4.70 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 41.51 | 4.51 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 41.13 | 4.90 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,000 | 39.72 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $5,000 | 30.13 | 6.03 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,800 | 20.14 | 5.30 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $7,400 | 37.64 | 5.09 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,700 | 38.79 | 5.04 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,500 | 51.62 | 4.92 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,700 | 44.12 | 5.07 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $9,000 | 42.96 | 4.77 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 41.13 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Bazley | OKC | $3,000 | 17.26 | 5.75 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,800 | 20.14 | 5.30 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,500 | 28.81 | 5.24 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,700 | 44.12 | 5.07 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 55.98 | 4.74 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,500 | 51.62 | 4.92 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 46.28 | 4.82 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 42.18 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $3,800 | 22.09 | 5.81 |
| Darius Bazley | OKC | $3,000 | 17.26 | 5.75 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $4,100 | 23.31 | 5.68 |
| Charles Bassey | SAS | $4,100 | 22.95 | 5.60 |
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.