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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 51.51 | 5.05 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 46.86 | 5.45 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,500 | 46.10 | 5.42 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 45.97 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,600 | 25.48 | 5.54 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 39.24 | 5.53 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,600 | 46.86 | 5.45 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,500 | 46.10 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,400 | 43.07 | 5.13 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 40.41 | 4.81 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,300 | 39.54 | 5.42 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 39.24 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,400 | 26.91 | 6.12 |
| Duncan Robinson | MIA | $3,600 | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Terry Rozier | MIA | $4,600 | 25.48 | 5.54 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 39.24 | 5.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,400 | 40.41 | 4.81 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,700 | 36.99 | 4.80 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $7,400 | 36.51 | 4.93 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,000 | 36.23 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $3,000 | 24.01 | 8.00 |
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,400 | 26.91 | 6.12 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 24.04 | 5.34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,000 | 36.23 | 5.18 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 57.36 | 4.94 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,600 | 45.54 | 4.74 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,600 | 40.46 | 4.70 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,700 | 36.99 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $3,000 | 24.01 | 8.00 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $5,100 | 28.89 | 5.66 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 24.04 | 5.34 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,200 | 27.62 | 5.31 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 64.21 | 5.35 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 57.36 | 4.94 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,200 | 54.77 | 4.89 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,900 | 51.35 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,000 | 23.02 | 5.75 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $4,800 | 27.21 | 5.67 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $3,100 | 17.49 | 5.64 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $5,900 | 32.44 | 5.50 |
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.