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 | $10,500 | 49.18 | 4.68 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,900 | 38.42 | 4.86 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,400 | 38.37 | 4.57 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,800 | 34.78 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,900 | 38.42 | 4.86 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 49.18 | 4.68 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,400 | 38.37 | 4.57 |
| Coby White | CHI | $5,300 | 22.94 | 4.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 37.92 | 5.19 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,800 | 34.78 | 3.95 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 31.98 | 5.00 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $6,900 | 30.54 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 37.92 | 5.19 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 31.98 | 5.00 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | TOR | $4,200 | 19.55 | 4.65 |
| OG Anunoby | TOR | $6,900 | 30.54 | 4.43 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $10,000 | 46.64 | 4.66 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,700 | 38.30 | 4.97 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 37.92 | 5.19 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,000 | 33.87 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,300 | 37.92 | 5.19 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,400 | 31.98 | 5.00 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,700 | 38.30 | 4.97 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,000 | 33.87 | 4.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 45.69 | 4.86 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,700 | 38.30 | 4.97 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,000 | 33.87 | 4.84 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,700 | 32.56 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,700 | 38.30 | 4.97 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 45.69 | 4.86 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,700 | 32.56 | 4.86 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,000 | 33.87 | 4.84 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 45.69 | 4.86 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,800 | 36.87 | 5.42 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 35.87 | 4.85 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,700 | 27.48 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,800 | 36.87 | 5.42 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 45.69 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 35.87 | 4.85 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,700 | 27.48 | 4.82 |
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.