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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,000 | 55.29 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 45.68 | 5.08 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 45.08 | 5.12 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 44.99 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | PHX | $4,000 | 22.35 | 5.59 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,300 | 23.39 | 5.44 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 40.68 | 5.28 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,400 | 27.95 | 5.18 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 45.08 | 5.12 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.71 | 4.91 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 43.74 | 5.54 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 40.68 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen | PHX | $4,700 | 29.20 | 6.21 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $3,800 | 22.72 | 5.98 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 43.74 | 5.54 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,600 | 30.62 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 51.79 | 5.23 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,700 | 44.20 | 5.08 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 43.74 | 5.54 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,400 | 39.72 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen | PHX | $4,700 | 29.20 | 6.21 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 43.74 | 5.54 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,600 | 30.62 | 5.47 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,100 | 32.19 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 55.00 | 5.14 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,900 | 51.79 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,000 | 50.15 | 5.57 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,700 | 44.20 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,000 | 23.22 | 5.80 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,000 | 50.15 | 5.57 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,000 | 21.98 | 5.50 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,100 | 32.19 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 66.25 | 5.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,700 | 55.00 | 5.14 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,000 | 50.15 | 5.57 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $7,900 | 39.83 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,000 | 23.22 | 5.80 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,000 | 50.15 | 5.57 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,000 | 21.98 | 5.50 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 66.25 | 5.39 |
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.