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 | $10,300 | 52.61 | 5.11 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 49.38 | 5.14 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,700 | 45.36 | 4.68 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,900 | 43.54 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | GSW | $5,600 | 30.79 | 5.50 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,100 | 36.92 | 5.20 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 49.38 | 5.14 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 52.61 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,900 | 43.54 | 4.89 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,200 | 42.92 | 5.23 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,800 | 42.60 | 4.84 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,100 | 40.86 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,200 | 42.92 | 5.23 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,100 | 40.86 | 5.04 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,600 | 27.52 | 4.91 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,900 | 43.54 | 4.89 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 44.21 | 4.51 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,200 | 42.92 | 5.23 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,100 | 40.86 | 5.04 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 40.27 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,500 | 40.22 | 5.36 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,200 | 42.92 | 5.23 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,100 | 40.86 | 5.04 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $7,400 | 36.55 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 44.21 | 4.51 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 42.73 | 5.21 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 40.27 | 4.85 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $8,000 | 40.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Saric | GSW | $4,000 | 21.04 | 5.26 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 42.73 | 5.21 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,200 | 36.90 | 5.13 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,200 | 21.12 | 5.03 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 62.01 | 5.64 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,700 | 51.98 | 5.36 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $8,000 | 40.06 | 5.01 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,500 | 39.75 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 62.01 | 5.64 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,700 | 51.98 | 5.36 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $4,600 | 24.51 | 5.33 |
| Dario Saric | GSW | $4,000 | 21.04 | 5.26 |
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.