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 | 48.96 | 5.00 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $10,300 | 48.23 | 4.68 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,800 | 47.62 | 4.04 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 46.29 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonte’ Graham | SAS | $4,700 | 30.09 | 6.40 |
| Skylar Mays | POR | $4,100 | 25.00 | 6.10 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,500 | 39.44 | 5.26 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,000 | 41.85 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,200 | 47.96 | 5.85 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 47.14 | 5.12 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 46.29 | 5.09 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,300 | 44.04 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skylar Mays | POR | $4,100 | 25.00 | 6.10 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,200 | 47.96 | 5.85 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $7,500 | 39.44 | 5.26 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,000 | 36.53 | 5.22 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 47.69 | 4.97 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 46.01 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 43.07 | 4.84 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,900 | 38.30 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $6,500 | 36.65 | 5.64 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 46.01 | 5.23 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,500 | 33.96 | 5.22 |
| Terrence Ross | PHX | $3,500 | 18.23 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 55.32 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,900 | 43.07 | 4.84 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,500 | 39.69 | 5.29 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,600 | 39.36 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $6,500 | 36.65 | 5.64 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,500 | 39.69 | 5.29 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $4,600 | 23.79 | 5.17 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,400 | 32.67 | 5.10 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,300 | 55.32 | 4.90 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 54.82 | 5.17 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 53.73 | 4.88 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 51.21 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Tillman | MEM | $5,900 | 32.42 | 5.50 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $5,000 | 27.05 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 42.00 | 5.39 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,500 | 39.57 | 5.28 |
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.