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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 43.90 | 4.82 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,700 | 42.78 | 4.92 |
| Chris Paul | PHX | $7,300 | 40.74 | 5.58 |
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $7,700 | 40.59 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | PHX | $3,200 | 21.86 | 6.83 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $3,500 | 22.17 | 6.33 |
| Dennis Schroder | LAL | $5,000 | 29.99 | 6.00 |
| Chris Paul | PHX | $7,300 | 40.74 | 5.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,700 | 42.78 | 4.92 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,600 | 38.42 | 4.47 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,800 | 30.70 | 3.94 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,300 | 29.05 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | PHX | $3,200 | 21.86 | 6.83 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $3,100 | 20.87 | 6.73 |
| Josh Okogie | PHX | $3,000 | 19.66 | 6.55 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,400 | 24.10 | 5.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,800 | 41.74 | 4.74 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,600 | 38.42 | 4.47 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,500 | 33.19 | 4.42 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,200 | 31.38 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker IV | LAL | $3,100 | 20.87 | 6.73 |
| Josh Okogie | PHX | $3,000 | 19.66 | 6.55 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $3,400 | 21.02 | 6.18 |
| Torrey Craig | PHX | $4,100 | 24.58 | 5.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 59.14 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,800 | 41.74 | 4.74 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,500 | 33.19 | 4.42 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,800 | 31.92 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $3,400 | 21.02 | 6.18 |
| Torrey Craig | PHX | $4,100 | 24.58 | 5.99 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,800 | 27.84 | 5.80 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,000 | 16.02 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 60.72 | 5.52 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 59.14 | 4.81 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 53.50 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,000 | 44.74 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | PHX | $3,000 | 20.76 | 6.92 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $3,400 | 22.86 | 6.72 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $4,800 | 27.84 | 5.80 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $3,900 | 22.19 | 5.69 |
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.