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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,700 | 62.09 | 5.31 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,300 | 51.64 | 5.01 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 49.54 | 4.63 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 46.79 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $5,500 | 32.33 | 5.88 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,700 | 62.09 | 5.31 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,600 | 44.82 | 5.21 |
| James Harden | LAC | $7,900 | 40.22 | 5.09 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 45.84 | 5.04 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 44.72 | 4.97 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 44.03 | 4.95 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,400 | 40.35 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | DET | $5,100 | 31.06 | 6.09 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $5,500 | 32.33 | 5.88 |
| James Harden | LAC | $7,900 | 40.22 | 5.09 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 45.84 | 5.04 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,600 | 44.82 | 5.21 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 44.31 | 5.03 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 44.03 | 4.95 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,600 | 43.75 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,600 | 44.82 | 5.21 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,600 | 43.75 | 5.09 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 44.31 | 5.03 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 44.03 | 4.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 44.21 | 4.75 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,600 | 43.75 | 5.09 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,500 | 42.78 | 4.50 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,000 | 41.33 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,400 | 35.39 | 6.55 |
| Dario Saric | GSW | $5,500 | 29.15 | 5.30 |
| Jabari Walker | POR | $4,400 | 22.48 | 5.11 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,600 | 43.75 | 5.09 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 63.81 | 5.50 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 61.97 | 4.96 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 46.25 | 5.20 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,300 | 44.21 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards | CHA | $3,700 | 24.30 | 6.57 |
| PJ Washington | CHA | $5,400 | 35.39 | 6.55 |
| Duop Reath | POR | $3,200 | 19.68 | 6.15 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,600 | 63.81 | 5.50 |
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.