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 | $11,900 | 56.41 | 4.74 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,900 | 46.59 | 4.71 |
| James Harden | PHI | $10,300 | 43.34 | 4.21 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 42.41 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,600 | 31.81 | 5.68 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,400 | 19.23 | 5.66 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $3,800 | 20.55 | 5.41 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $4,300 | 23.12 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $6,500 | 48.22 | 7.42 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 42.41 | 4.51 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,600 | 39.33 | 4.57 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,700 | 37.99 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $6,500 | 48.22 | 7.42 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,600 | 31.81 | 5.68 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $3,400 | 19.23 | 5.66 |
| Malik Beasley | LAL | $4,500 | 24.68 | 5.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,700 | 48.45 | 4.53 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 48.43 | 4.57 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $6,500 | 48.22 | 7.42 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,000 | 41.18 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | CHA | $6,500 | 48.22 | 7.42 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $3,700 | 20.02 | 5.41 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | DET | $6,200 | 32.30 | 5.21 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $3,400 | 17.72 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 55.99 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,700 | 48.45 | 4.53 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 48.43 | 4.57 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,500 | 43.09 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,900 | 29.77 | 6.08 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $3,700 | 22.13 | 5.98 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 40.46 | 5.32 |
| Jaxson Hayes | NOP | $3,000 | 15.81 | 5.27 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 55.99 | 4.55 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $8,100 | 44.46 | 5.49 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,100 | 43.11 | 4.74 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,600 | 40.46 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | OKC | $3,000 | 20.17 | 6.72 |
| Guillermo Hernangómez | NOP | $3,800 | 23.61 | 6.21 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,900 | 29.77 | 6.08 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $8,100 | 44.46 | 5.49 |
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.