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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 49.57 | 5.33 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,500 | 48.27 | 5.08 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,600 | 45.98 | 4.79 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 45.32 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | SAS | $5,300 | 29.17 | 5.50 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,500 | 34.77 | 5.35 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 49.57 | 5.33 |
| Cameron Payne | NYK | $3,300 | 17.51 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 45.29 | 5.03 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,300 | 42.44 | 5.11 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $7,900 | 41.11 | 5.20 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,200 | 40.03 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $5,000 | 27.99 | 5.60 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,300 | 35.24 | 5.59 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,500 | 34.77 | 5.35 |
| Cameron Payne | NYK | $3,300 | 17.51 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 53.18 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 52.82 | 5.18 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,600 | 43.37 | 5.04 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 35.35 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $5,000 | 27.99 | 5.60 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 53.18 | 5.32 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $3,100 | 16.33 | 5.27 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $3,800 | 19.92 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.04 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 53.18 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 52.82 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 47.47 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $4,500 | 25.15 | 5.59 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 53.18 | 5.32 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,200 | 22.20 | 5.29 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,500 | 23.66 | 5.26 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 64.73 | 5.18 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.04 | 4.87 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 55.03 | 5.67 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,900 | 48.11 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,100 | 24.72 | 6.03 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $4,300 | 25.55 | 5.94 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 55.03 | 5.67 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $4,500 | 25.15 | 5.59 |
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.