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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,800 | 56.54 | 5.77 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,900 | 55.71 | 4.68 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $11,700 | 55.37 | 4.73 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,500 | 49.79 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $3,100 | 31.76 | 10.24 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,400 | 39.23 | 7.26 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $4,300 | 25.61 | 5.96 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,800 | 56.54 | 5.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,500 | 49.79 | 5.24 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 42.48 | 5.06 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,900 | 41.84 | 5.30 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,800 | 41.51 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $5,400 | 39.23 | 7.26 |
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $4,300 | 25.61 | 5.96 |
| Cam Reddish | POR | $4,400 | 25.40 | 5.77 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,700 | 26.24 | 5.58 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 46.90 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,200 | 43.62 | 4.28 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 42.62 | 4.63 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 42.48 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 25.90 | 5.89 |
| Cam Reddish | POR | $4,400 | 25.40 | 5.77 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $3,400 | 19.35 | 5.69 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,100 | 22.48 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 54.53 | 4.40 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,700 | 48.06 | 4.95 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,600 | 46.90 | 4.42 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $10,200 | 43.62 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 25.90 | 5.89 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $3,400 | 19.35 | 5.69 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $3,900 | 21.98 | 5.64 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $4,400 | 24.18 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 54.53 | 4.40 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 49.61 | 4.68 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | WAS | $8,900 | 41.34 | 4.64 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,700 | 40.46 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $3,400 | 25.54 | 7.51 |
| Charles Bassey | SAS | $3,900 | 27.10 | 6.95 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,900 | 28.35 | 5.78 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $3,200 | 18.18 | 5.68 |
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.