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 | $11,800 | 64.88 | 5.50 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 52.61 | 5.01 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 48.70 | 5.60 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 48.22 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 48.70 | 5.60 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,800 | 64.88 | 5.50 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 48.22 | 5.36 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $5,800 | 30.66 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 43.65 | 4.55 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,200 | 33.25 | 4.62 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $7,600 | 32.62 | 4.29 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $5,800 | 30.66 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $5,800 | 30.66 | 5.29 |
| Eric Gordon | PHX | $4,800 | 24.87 | 5.18 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,900 | 28.74 | 4.87 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $4,800 | 22.88 | 4.77 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 48.70 | 5.60 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,900 | 40.98 | 5.19 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,400 | 37.28 | 5.04 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,400 | 33.75 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 48.70 | 5.60 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,400 | 33.75 | 5.27 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,900 | 40.98 | 5.19 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | DAL | $5,000 | 25.45 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 56.37 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,500 | 48.56 | 5.11 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 43.60 | 5.25 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,500 | 41.31 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,400 | 33.75 | 5.27 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,300 | 43.60 | 5.25 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,000 | 41.14 | 5.14 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 56.37 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 56.37 | 5.12 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,400 | 44.12 | 5.25 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,500 | 41.31 | 4.86 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,000 | 41.14 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,700 | 27.54 | 5.86 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,400 | 44.12 | 5.25 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHX | $7,200 | 37.51 | 5.21 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $6,000 | 31.21 | 5.20 |
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.