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 | $12,800 | 67.71 | 5.29 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,400 | 54.17 | 5.21 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,600 | 47.80 | 4.98 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 47.03 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Curry | BKN | $3,500 | 20.50 | 5.86 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $7,700 | 42.65 | 5.54 |
| Tre Mann | OKC | $3,000 | 16.59 | 5.53 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $4,900 | 26.36 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 47.03 | 4.75 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $7,300 | 35.46 | 4.86 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,900 | 34.33 | 4.97 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,000 | 33.31 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,700 | 22.41 | 6.06 |
| Seth Curry | BKN | $3,500 | 20.50 | 5.86 |
| Tre Mann | OKC | $3,000 | 16.59 | 5.53 |
| Marjon Beauchamp | MIL | $3,000 | 16.42 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 55.46 | 5.09 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 51.93 | 4.95 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 34.24 | 5.19 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $6,700 | 33.23 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,900 | 23.68 | 6.07 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,700 | 22.41 | 6.06 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,800 | 26.77 | 5.58 |
| Marjon Beauchamp | MIL | $3,000 | 16.42 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,900 | 55.46 | 5.09 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 51.93 | 4.95 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,700 | 43.98 | 4.53 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $8,300 | 40.01 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,900 | 23.68 | 6.07 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,300 | 36.72 | 5.83 |
| Ben Simmons | BKN | $5,400 | 30.61 | 5.67 |
| Reggie Bullock | DAL | $3,300 | 17.97 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 58.34 | 5.30 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $10,300 | 46.14 | 4.48 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,100 | 43.38 | 4.77 |
| Christian Wood | DAL | $8,300 | 40.01 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,600 | 34.04 | 6.08 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,300 | 36.72 | 5.83 |
| Ben Simmons | BKN | $5,400 | 30.61 | 5.67 |
| Nicolas Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 33.90 | 5.65 |
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.