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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,200 | 46.00 | 5.00 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 45.65 | 4.61 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 45.28 | 4.67 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 45.14 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,400 | 22.06 | 6.49 |
| Dennis Schroder | GSW | $5,200 | 31.01 | 5.96 |
| Monte Morris | PHX | $3,300 | 18.36 | 5.56 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,600 | 35.75 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 43.27 | 4.81 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,700 | 41.20 | 4.74 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 40.74 | 5.16 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,000 | 40.58 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | PHI | $1,000 | 8.48 | 8.48 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,400 | 22.06 | 6.49 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $3,400 | 22.05 | 6.48 |
| Dennis Schroder | GSW | $5,200 | 31.01 | 5.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,000 | 40.58 | 5.07 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,500 | 40.04 | 5.34 |
| Bradley Beal | PHX | $7,700 | 36.40 | 4.73 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 34.13 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gordon | PHI | $1,000 | 8.48 | 8.48 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $3,100 | 16.82 | 5.43 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,900 | 26.21 | 5.35 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,500 | 40.04 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 61.21 | 5.32 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,600 | 48.85 | 5.09 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,300 | 43.65 | 4.69 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 40.20 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,400 | 18.64 | 5.48 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $6,400 | 34.94 | 5.46 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 40.20 | 5.43 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,500 | 40.04 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 68.60 | 5.58 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 61.21 | 5.32 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,300 | 59.32 | 5.25 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,300 | 52.22 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $3,200 | 18.04 | 5.64 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 68.60 | 5.58 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,400 | 18.64 | 5.48 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 40.20 | 5.43 |
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.