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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 52.43 | 5.09 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,800 | 42.59 | 4.84 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,300 | 41.53 | 5.00 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 41.40 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,600 | 21.83 | 6.06 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $6,000 | 33.00 | 5.50 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | LAC | $4,000 | 21.90 | 5.48 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,200 | 17.50 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 46.39 | 5.15 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,300 | 41.96 | 5.75 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,500 | 40.53 | 4.77 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,800 | 39.56 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,600 | 30.18 | 6.56 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $3,600 | 21.83 | 6.06 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,300 | 41.96 | 5.75 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,000 | 22.48 | 5.62 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,300 | 41.96 | 5.75 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 41.40 | 5.24 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 41.40 | 4.65 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,800 | 39.56 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,600 | 30.18 | 6.56 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,300 | 41.96 | 5.75 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,000 | 22.48 | 5.62 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $6,900 | 37.55 | 5.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 50.48 | 5.31 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,200 | 46.79 | 5.09 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,900 | 41.40 | 5.24 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 37.57 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 29.50 | 6.28 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,900 | 30.28 | 6.18 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 50.48 | 5.31 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,500 | 23.65 | 5.25 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,300 | 58.46 | 5.17 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,000 | 53.46 | 5.35 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 53.20 | 5.07 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $9,200 | 46.79 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $3,300 | 21.58 | 6.54 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,700 | 29.50 | 6.28 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,900 | 30.28 | 6.18 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $5,200 | 29.89 | 5.75 |
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.