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 | $10,500 | 57.16 | 5.44 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 49.40 | 5.15 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 49.09 | 5.17 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,500 | 44.24 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | SAS | $1,600 | 12.42 | 7.76 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,600 | 27.77 | 6.04 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,000 | 40.97 | 5.85 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,200 | 35.06 | 5.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,300 | 43.22 | 5.21 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 42.14 | 5.14 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,000 | 40.97 | 5.85 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,000 | 40.95 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,600 | 27.77 | 6.04 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,000 | 40.97 | 5.85 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,300 | 24.71 | 5.75 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,500 | 25.61 | 5.69 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 45.55 | 4.65 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,700 | 43.10 | 5.60 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 42.95 | 4.94 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 42.14 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker | IND | $2,000 | 13.03 | 6.51 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,300 | 24.71 | 5.75 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,500 | 25.61 | 5.69 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,700 | 43.10 | 5.60 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 60.43 | 5.17 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 47.48 | 4.66 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 45.55 | 4.65 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,600 | 42.93 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker | IND | $2,000 | 13.03 | 6.51 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $3,200 | 17.60 | 5.50 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | DAL | $3,200 | 17.53 | 5.48 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $5,000 | 26.89 | 5.38 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 62.31 | 5.11 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 60.43 | 5.17 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,000 | 53.70 | 4.48 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,700 | 50.98 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,600 | 34.39 | 6.14 |
| Thomas Bryant | IND | $2,800 | 16.80 | 6.00 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,200 | 43.01 | 5.97 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,200 | 28.82 | 5.54 |
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.