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 | $9,900 | 49.94 | 5.04 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 48.65 | 4.77 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,800 | 45.41 | 5.16 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 44.71 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,700 | 27.16 | 5.78 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,100 | 38.34 | 5.40 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $4,600 | 24.00 | 5.22 |
| Dennis Schroder | DET | $4,400 | 22.95 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 39.09 | 5.08 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,800 | 27.63 | 4.76 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,700 | 27.16 | 5.78 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $5,400 | 26.07 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,100 | 24.60 | 6.00 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $3,300 | 19.10 | 5.79 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,700 | 27.16 | 5.78 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,400 | 24.50 | 5.57 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 44.80 | 4.87 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 39.39 | 4.86 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 39.09 | 5.08 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,200 | 29.86 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Strus | CLE | $4,100 | 24.60 | 6.00 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,400 | 24.50 | 5.57 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 39.09 | 5.08 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,500 | 17.24 | 4.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 54.70 | 4.80 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 44.80 | 4.87 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 43.03 | 5.18 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 39.39 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,700 | 20.78 | 5.62 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,700 | 29.82 | 5.23 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 43.03 | 5.18 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,600 | 18.64 | 5.18 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 54.70 | 4.80 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 43.70 | 5.46 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,300 | 43.03 | 5.18 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,600 | 35.87 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,100 | 34.77 | 5.70 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,700 | 20.78 | 5.62 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 43.70 | 5.46 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,600 | 35.87 | 5.44 |
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.