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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 48.22 | 4.97 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 45.02 | 4.69 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,800 | 42.38 | 4.82 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 41.79 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | PHX | $6,100 | 32.91 | 5.39 |
| Vasilije Micic | CHA | $5,100 | 26.84 | 5.26 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,700 | 24.68 | 5.25 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | LAC | $4,200 | 21.59 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 45.02 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 41.79 | 4.54 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 41.11 | 4.62 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 37.10 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,300 | 29.70 | 5.60 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,700 | 24.68 | 5.25 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,800 | 19.38 | 5.10 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,300 | 21.63 | 5.03 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 37.10 | 4.76 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $9,000 | 36.18 | 4.02 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,000 | 35.83 | 4.48 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $7,100 | 34.66 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,000 | 21.19 | 5.30 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,800 | 20.01 | 5.27 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,800 | 19.38 | 5.10 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,200 | 26.17 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,600 | 39.34 | 4.57 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,600 | 36.78 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,900 | 36.00 | 4.56 |
| John Collins | UTA | $7,700 | 35.98 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,000 | 21.19 | 5.30 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,800 | 20.01 | 5.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 28.62 | 5.20 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,600 | 28.88 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 69.38 | 5.55 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,600 | 55.29 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,000 | 50.91 | 4.63 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,500 | 48.29 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $3,500 | 25.43 | 7.27 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 69.38 | 5.55 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,800 | 36.78 | 5.41 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,600 | 55.29 | 5.22 |
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.