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 | 54.72 | 5.16 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 52.03 | 4.86 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 43.74 | 5.15 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,000 | 42.76 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $6,200 | 37.80 | 6.10 |
| Edmond Sumner | BKN | $4,500 | 26.80 | 5.96 |
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $4,500 | 26.39 | 5.86 |
| Ty Jerome | GSW | $3,100 | 17.15 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 44.13 | 4.96 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,100 | 42.10 | 5.20 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,800 | 40.25 | 5.16 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,300 | 39.39 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,400 | 27.41 | 6.23 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $6,200 | 37.80 | 6.10 |
| Malaki Branham | SAS | $4,500 | 26.39 | 5.86 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $3,900 | 20.50 | 5.26 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 54.86 | 4.99 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 49.57 | 5.11 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,900 | 44.13 | 4.96 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,800 | 43.36 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | UTA | $4,400 | 27.41 | 6.23 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 25.95 | 5.64 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,400 | 18.96 | 5.58 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $5,500 | 30.00 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 61.62 | 5.09 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 54.86 | 4.99 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 49.57 | 5.11 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,600 | 45.45 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 25.95 | 5.64 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,400 | 18.96 | 5.58 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $3,700 | 20.24 | 5.47 |
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $5,500 | 30.00 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 61.62 | 5.09 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 47.58 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,100 | 45.76 | 5.03 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,600 | 45.45 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevon Looney | GSW | $4,700 | 24.91 | 5.30 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,100 | 21.70 | 5.29 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,100 | 26.92 | 5.28 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,200 | 36.99 | 5.14 |
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.