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 | $10,500 | 53.64 | 5.11 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,400 | 49.14 | 4.73 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,700 | 45.37 | 5.22 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 43.78 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dowtin | PHI | $3,500 | 26.66 | 7.62 |
| Jared Butler | PHI | $4,600 | 32.58 | 7.08 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,900 | 34.57 | 5.86 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,800 | 27.60 | 5.75 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 43.66 | 5.46 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 42.66 | 4.69 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 41.68 | 4.39 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 40.16 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Butler | PHI | $4,600 | 32.58 | 7.08 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $4,000 | 27.82 | 6.95 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,900 | 34.57 | 5.86 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $4,800 | 27.59 | 5.75 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 55.57 | 5.01 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,600 | 44.97 | 4.68 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $8,300 | 41.71 | 5.03 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,700 | 40.20 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $3,700 | 26.73 | 7.22 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $4,000 | 27.82 | 6.95 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $4,800 | 27.59 | 5.75 |
| Jake LaRavia | SAC | $3,200 | 17.65 | 5.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,100 | 55.57 | 5.01 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $9,100 | 49.90 | 5.48 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 45.12 | 4.96 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,600 | 44.97 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council IV | PHI | $3,700 | 26.73 | 7.22 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,100 | 32.30 | 6.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $4,900 | 28.38 | 5.79 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,100 | 23.24 | 5.67 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 61.89 | 4.84 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 43.37 | 5.04 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,900 | 43.11 | 4.35 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,600 | 42.51 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adem Bona | PHI | $3,800 | 24.84 | 6.54 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,100 | 32.30 | 6.33 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,700 | 34.09 | 5.98 |
| Alex Reese | PHI | $3,000 | 17.41 | 5.80 |
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.