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 | $12,200 | 57.17 | 4.69 |
| James Harden | PHI | $9,800 | 48.03 | 4.90 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 47.54 | 5.00 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,000 | 45.41 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,000 | 29.24 | 7.31 |
| Gabe Vincent | MIA | $4,500 | 23.90 | 5.31 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,600 | 19.10 | 5.31 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,100 | 26.68 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,900 | 43.93 | 4.94 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $10,400 | 43.14 | 4.15 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 42.70 | 5.02 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,700 | 38.22 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,000 | 29.24 | 7.31 |
| Terence Davis | SAC | $3,300 | 19.25 | 5.83 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $5,000 | 28.10 | 5.62 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,400 | 18.46 | 5.43 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,200 | 43.65 | 4.74 |
| Klay Thompson | GSW | $8,000 | 37.30 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,700 | 36.41 | 4.18 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,800 | 34.99 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,500 | 21.04 | 6.01 |
| Terence Davis | SAC | $3,300 | 19.25 | 5.83 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | GSW | $5,000 | 28.10 | 5.62 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,800 | 26.24 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,700 | 50.04 | 5.16 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,300 | 46.42 | 4.51 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,200 | 43.65 | 4.74 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 40.56 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | PHI | $2,400 | 15.40 | 6.42 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,500 | 21.04 | 6.01 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 40.56 | 5.48 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,000 | 27.20 | 5.44 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 60.53 | 5.22 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 54.81 | 4.89 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,700 | 50.04 | 5.16 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 48.85 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | SAS | $4,100 | 32.22 | 7.86 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $3,500 | 27.17 | 7.76 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $3,900 | 22.32 | 5.72 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $5,700 | 31.62 | 5.55 |
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.