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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | PHI | $9,700 | 50.30 | 5.19 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 47.77 | 5.25 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 45.34 | 4.77 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 42.92 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Nunn | WAS | $1,000 | 10.05 | 10.05 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $5,400 | 33.72 | 6.24 |
| Devonte’ Graham | SAS | $4,500 | 26.25 | 5.83 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 47.77 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 44.66 | 4.75 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 42.92 | 4.62 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,800 | 39.02 | 5.00 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 36.72 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Nunn | WAS | $1,000 | 10.05 | 10.05 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $2,000 | 14.60 | 7.30 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $5,400 | 33.72 | 6.24 |
| Devonte’ Graham | SAS | $4,500 | 26.25 | 5.83 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 44.66 | 4.75 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,900 | 41.44 | 4.66 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,600 | 40.43 | 4.70 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,000 | 29.71 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $2,000 | 14.60 | 7.30 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $4,000 | 23.03 | 5.76 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,700 | 26.85 | 5.71 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,300 | 24.25 | 5.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 52.36 | 4.26 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 46.08 | 4.80 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $9,200 | 42.46 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,600 | 40.43 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,700 | 26.85 | 5.71 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,300 | 24.25 | 5.64 |
| Taurean Prince | MIN | $3,300 | 18.40 | 5.58 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $4,500 | 25.06 | 5.57 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 61.33 | 5.48 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 52.36 | 4.26 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 49.75 | 4.98 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 46.08 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | WAS | $1,000 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,400 | 24.29 | 5.52 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,200 | 61.33 | 5.48 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,500 | 23.82 | 5.29 |
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.