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 | $12,300 | 63.83 | 5.19 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 54.60 | 5.52 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 52.22 | 5.38 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 49.96 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 54.60 | 5.52 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $4,900 | 26.56 | 5.42 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 52.22 | 5.38 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $8,500 | 45.38 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 54.60 | 5.52 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 45.87 | 5.33 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 42.63 | 4.63 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 42.04 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,900 | 54.60 | 5.52 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $4,900 | 26.56 | 5.42 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,600 | 45.87 | 5.33 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 31.64 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 48.72 | 4.39 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 47.31 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,900 | 46.91 | 4.30 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 42.63 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $5,200 | 29.93 | 5.76 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,000 | 21.49 | 5.37 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $6,000 | 31.07 | 5.18 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 23.71 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 48.72 | 4.39 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 47.31 | 4.83 |
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $10,900 | 46.91 | 4.30 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,500 | 46.37 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,000 | 21.49 | 5.37 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,700 | 45.68 | 5.25 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 23.71 | 5.16 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | DET | $6,600 | 33.68 | 5.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 59.66 | 5.01 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 57.20 | 4.97 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,200 | 54.14 | 4.83 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 47.77 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,000 | 24.61 | 6.15 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,700 | 27.45 | 5.84 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,100 | 33.63 | 5.51 |
| Nick Richards | CHA | $3,400 | 18.29 | 5.38 |
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.