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 | $12,000 | 62.23 | 5.19 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 50.60 | 5.22 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 49.86 | 5.04 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,500 | 46.63 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | BKN | $4,200 | 26.63 | 6.34 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,100 | 25.19 | 6.14 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $3,900 | 23.00 | 5.90 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,200 | 45.19 | 5.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 49.86 | 5.04 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,700 | 45.29 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 41.60 | 4.89 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $8,000 | 41.47 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith Jr. | BKN | $4,200 | 26.63 | 6.34 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,100 | 25.19 | 6.14 |
| Justin Holiday | DEN | $3,000 | 17.89 | 5.96 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,400 | 34.66 | 5.41 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 50.60 | 5.22 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,700 | 42.49 | 4.88 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,400 | 41.95 | 4.99 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,700 | 40.75 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Holiday | DEN | $3,000 | 17.89 | 5.96 |
| Kris Dunn | UTA | $4,000 | 21.93 | 5.48 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,100 | 16.78 | 5.41 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $5,800 | 31.16 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.99 | 5.09 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,900 | 46.75 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,600 | 46.18 | 4.81 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 45.17 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 45.17 | 5.51 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,700 | 40.75 | 5.29 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,900 | 46.75 | 5.25 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,200 | 32.35 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 61.36 | 5.29 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.99 | 5.09 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 49.36 | 4.89 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,900 | 46.75 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,700 | 38.54 | 5.75 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $4,600 | 26.37 | 5.73 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,600 | 41.94 | 5.52 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 38.35 | 5.33 |
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.