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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 55.46 | 5.00 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 48.71 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 47.67 | 5.36 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,000 | 46.64 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,000 | 26.02 | 6.50 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,600 | 32.52 | 5.81 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $5,000 | 28.48 | 5.70 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $4,200 | 23.82 | 5.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 47.67 | 5.36 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 46.74 | 4.92 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.02 | 5.19 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,000 | 41.93 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $3,900 | 24.96 | 6.40 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | PHI | $3,400 | 20.43 | 6.01 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,600 | 32.52 | 5.81 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $6,000 | 34.36 | 5.73 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 43.93 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 42.59 | 5.01 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.02 | 5.19 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $8,300 | 38.20 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $3,900 | 24.96 | 6.40 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,000 | 23.32 | 5.83 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $6,000 | 34.36 | 5.73 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,600 | 36.76 | 5.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 58.37 | 5.26 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 43.93 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,500 | 42.59 | 5.01 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,200 | 40.53 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,100 | 26.10 | 6.37 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $3,800 | 24.17 | 6.36 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,000 | 23.32 | 5.83 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $6,400 | 34.99 | 5.47 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 64.79 | 5.18 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 58.37 | 5.26 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 41.40 | 5.38 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,200 | 40.53 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,100 | 26.10 | 6.37 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $3,800 | 24.17 | 6.36 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,700 | 29.10 | 6.19 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $5,200 | 31.43 | 6.05 |
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.