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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 46.94 | 4.94 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 45.25 | 5.39 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,500 | 42.52 | 5.00 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 41.84 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $3,800 | 25.12 | 6.61 |
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $4,100 | 26.06 | 6.36 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,400 | 23.86 | 5.42 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 45.25 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 46.94 | 4.94 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 45.25 | 5.39 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,700 | 37.75 | 4.90 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 34.46 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard | MEM | $4,100 | 26.06 | 6.36 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,400 | 45.25 | 5.39 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 17.67 | 5.20 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $3,700 | 18.66 | 5.04 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,800 | 40.53 | 5.20 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,300 | 39.36 | 4.74 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,300 | 36.91 | 5.06 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,700 | 30.85 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,500 | 29.87 | 5.43 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,200 | 17.20 | 5.37 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,800 | 40.53 | 5.20 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 17.67 | 5.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 55.43 | 5.28 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 42.27 | 5.49 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,600 | 41.81 | 4.86 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,800 | 39.91 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 42.27 | 5.49 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,200 | 17.20 | 5.37 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,500 | 29.33 | 5.33 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 55.43 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 42.27 | 5.49 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,800 | 39.91 | 5.12 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,500 | 37.47 | 5.00 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,900 | 35.16 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,700 | 31.67 | 5.56 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,700 | 42.27 | 5.49 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,300 | 17.72 | 5.37 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,500 | 29.33 | 5.33 |
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.