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 | $11,600 | 60.53 | 5.22 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,700 | 48.07 | 4.96 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 46.87 | 4.64 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,400 | 46.59 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,700 | 26.65 | 5.67 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $6,800 | 37.96 | 5.58 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $6,200 | 34.56 | 5.57 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,000 | 27.24 | 5.45 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 45.09 | 4.85 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,400 | 40.68 | 4.84 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,300 | 40.44 | 4.87 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $7,900 | 38.40 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,400 | 30.93 | 5.73 |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | NOP | $4,400 | 24.90 | 5.66 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,200 | 23.48 | 5.59 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $6,800 | 37.96 | 5.58 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 50.46 | 4.81 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 46.96 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,800 | 43.33 | 5.55 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,300 | 41.22 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,400 | 30.93 | 5.73 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,200 | 23.48 | 5.59 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,800 | 43.33 | 5.55 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 37.05 | 5.53 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.83 | 4.81 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,500 | 50.46 | 4.81 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 46.96 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,600 | 44.42 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,200 | 41.31 | 5.74 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,100 | 33.96 | 5.57 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,800 | 43.33 | 5.55 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 37.05 | 5.53 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 66.46 | 5.63 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 54.63 | 5.20 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.83 | 4.81 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 45.17 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $4,300 | 25.59 | 5.95 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,400 | 43.45 | 5.87 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 66.46 | 5.63 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,000 | 39.29 | 5.61 |
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.