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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,200 | 52.23 | 5.12 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 50.89 | 5.19 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 48.71 | 5.41 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 47.43 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $3,600 | 24.91 | 6.92 |
| Tyus Jones | PHX | $4,400 | 24.99 | 5.68 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 40.31 | 5.68 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,200 | 28.17 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 48.71 | 5.41 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 44.45 | 5.42 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 44.39 | 4.82 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,200 | 43.53 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $3,200 | 22.67 | 7.08 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 40.31 | 5.68 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 44.45 | 5.42 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,200 | 28.17 | 5.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 47.95 | 4.94 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 44.45 | 5.42 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,200 | 43.53 | 5.31 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,400 | 41.69 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,100 | 18.40 | 5.93 |
| Josh Okogie | CHA | $3,100 | 18.39 | 5.93 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,100 | 29.77 | 5.84 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,000 | 17.33 | 5.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 54.98 | 4.54 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 50.89 | 5.14 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 47.95 | 4.94 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 47.41 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $3,600 | 24.05 | 6.68 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $3,100 | 18.40 | 5.93 |
| Josh Okogie | CHA | $3,100 | 18.39 | 5.93 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $1,600 | 9.43 | 5.90 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 68.05 | 5.58 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 54.98 | 4.54 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,600 | 54.28 | 4.31 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 51.39 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | IND | $1,800 | 13.66 | 7.59 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $3,000 | 22.08 | 7.36 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $5,600 | 36.40 | 6.50 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | SAS | $1,600 | 9.43 | 5.90 |
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.