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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 49.00 | 4.95 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 47.33 | 5.32 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,300 | 46.49 | 5.00 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,600 | 43.79 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,200 | 33.57 | 5.42 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,000 | 31.97 | 5.33 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 47.33 | 5.32 |
| Dennis Schroder | TOR | $5,600 | 29.04 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 47.33 | 5.32 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,200 | 43.38 | 5.29 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 43.21 | 4.80 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,800 | 41.44 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson | MIA | $4,900 | 28.08 | 5.73 |
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $6,300 | 34.78 | 5.52 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 36.24 | 5.49 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $6,200 | 33.57 | 5.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 46.14 | 5.56 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,200 | 43.38 | 5.29 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 41.51 | 4.77 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $9,100 | 41.08 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $5,300 | 30.40 | 5.74 |
| Duncan Robinson | MIA | $4,900 | 28.08 | 5.73 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 46.14 | 5.56 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,600 | 36.24 | 5.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 48.22 | 5.24 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 47.80 | 5.25 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 46.14 | 5.56 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,200 | 42.53 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | UTA | $5,400 | 33.64 | 6.23 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $5,300 | 30.40 | 5.74 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,300 | 46.14 | 5.56 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,200 | 22.78 | 5.42 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,200 | 54.64 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 53.53 | 4.65 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,100 | 47.80 | 5.25 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,400 | 45.01 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Collins | UTA | $5,400 | 33.64 | 6.23 |
| Kelly Olynyk | UTA | $4,200 | 22.78 | 5.42 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,300 | 39.25 | 5.38 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,100 | 32.81 | 5.38 |
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.