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 | 54.54 | 4.96 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 47.22 | 4.97 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 46.61 | 4.66 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,400 | 46.27 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $3,900 | 23.93 | 6.14 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,200 | 23.10 | 5.50 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $5,100 | 27.98 | 5.49 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,800 | 26.10 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 49.03 | 5.27 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,700 | 43.89 | 5.04 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,500 | 42.16 | 4.96 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $8,200 | 38.52 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,400 | 35.01 | 5.47 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,500 | 24.58 | 5.46 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,000 | 32.74 | 5.46 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,600 | 35.99 | 5.45 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 51.99 | 5.20 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,800 | 44.54 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,700 | 42.11 | 4.84 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,500 | 40.81 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,400 | 35.01 | 5.47 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $6,300 | 34.39 | 5.46 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,500 | 24.58 | 5.46 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,600 | 35.99 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.96 | 5.27 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 51.99 | 5.20 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,800 | 44.54 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,700 | 42.11 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $5,000 | 29.17 | 5.83 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,700 | 26.29 | 5.59 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $6,300 | 34.39 | 5.46 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $6,500 | 35.28 | 5.43 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.96 | 5.27 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,100 | 43.39 | 4.77 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $7,800 | 40.39 | 5.18 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 38.50 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,000 | 23.51 | 5.88 |
| Precious Achiuwa | NYK | $5,000 | 29.17 | 5.83 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,200 | 35.32 | 5.70 |
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $5,000 | 27.76 | 5.55 |
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.