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 | $9,700 | 55.45 | 5.72 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 54.22 | 5.07 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 50.40 | 4.80 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 48.66 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 55.45 | 5.72 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 42.66 | 5.54 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $6,500 | 35.03 | 5.39 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $5,500 | 29.22 | 5.31 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 46.63 | 5.01 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 42.66 | 5.54 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,500 | 38.59 | 5.15 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,900 | 37.67 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,500 | 32.93 | 5.99 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 42.66 | 5.54 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,900 | 37.67 | 5.46 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $5,500 | 29.22 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 40.28 | 5.16 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,500 | 38.59 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,100 | 36.41 | 5.13 |
| Paul George | PHI | $7,100 | 35.22 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $5,500 | 32.93 | 5.99 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,600 | 26.34 | 5.73 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,300 | 34.79 | 5.52 |
| Cameron Johnson | BKN | $6,400 | 34.23 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,300 | 44.21 | 5.33 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 40.28 | 5.16 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 40.20 | 4.84 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $7,900 | 38.08 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,600 | 26.34 | 5.73 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,800 | 26.74 | 5.57 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,300 | 23.90 | 5.56 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,300 | 34.79 | 5.52 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 65.61 | 5.47 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,500 | 50.65 | 5.33 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 41.07 | 5.48 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 40.20 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | CHI | $3,300 | 23.04 | 6.98 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $4,600 | 27.06 | 5.88 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $4,500 | 25.13 | 5.58 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,400 | 24.36 | 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.