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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,600 | 52.03 | 4.91 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,400 | 52.03 | 5.00 |
| Kyrie Irving | BKN | $10,800 | 51.83 | 4.80 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,300 | 51.25 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | UTA | $5,600 | 30.56 | 5.46 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,200 | 44.17 | 5.39 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,300 | 33.17 | 5.27 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,500 | 44.66 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 51.54 | 5.26 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,500 | 44.66 | 5.25 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 43.09 | 4.68 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,700 | 36.08 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,300 | 33.17 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 51.54 | 5.26 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,500 | 44.66 | 5.25 |
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $3,300 | 17.28 | 5.24 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 57.26 | 5.16 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 51.54 | 5.26 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,200 | 43.09 | 4.68 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 42.65 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 51.54 | 5.26 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 57.26 | 5.16 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $6,700 | 34.42 | 5.14 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $5,000 | 25.56 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 57.26 | 5.16 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,400 | 42.65 | 5.08 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,400 | 36.03 | 4.87 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,100 | 35.34 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $3,800 | 25.17 | 6.62 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,400 | 34.61 | 5.41 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $5,200 | 28.04 | 5.39 |
| Chris Boucher | TOR | $3,900 | 20.88 | 5.35 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 57.67 | 5.15 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,900 | 46.54 | 4.70 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,800 | 44.26 | 5.03 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 40.67 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $3,800 | 25.17 | 6.62 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 35.06 | 5.66 |
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $4,600 | 25.25 | 5.49 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SAS | $5,500 | 29.93 | 5.44 |
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.