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 | $11,500 | 52.65 | 4.58 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 49.25 | 4.78 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,700 | 45.18 | 5.19 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 42.78 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $3,700 | 28.87 | 7.80 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $4,500 | 26.40 | 5.87 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,300 | 24.95 | 5.80 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $3,700 | 20.72 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,500 | 41.77 | 4.91 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,900 | 41.58 | 4.67 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,500 | 39.78 | 5.30 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,400 | 38.54 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $2,600 | 15.55 | 5.98 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,600 | 20.95 | 5.82 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,300 | 24.95 | 5.80 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DET | $3,900 | 20.74 | 5.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 50.78 | 4.62 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,300 | 41.05 | 4.95 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,500 | 39.78 | 5.30 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,400 | 38.54 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $2,600 | 15.55 | 5.98 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,800 | 21.19 | 5.58 |
| Maxwell Lewis | BKN | $1,000 | 5.46 | 5.46 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,700 | 25.38 | 5.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 53.75 | 4.55 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 50.78 | 4.62 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,100 | 43.27 | 4.75 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,300 | 41.05 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 22.34 | 6.38 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,800 | 21.19 | 5.58 |
| Maxwell Lewis | BKN | $1,000 | 5.46 | 5.46 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,700 | 25.38 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 65.66 | 5.13 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 53.75 | 4.55 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,900 | 44.56 | 4.50 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,900 | 43.52 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,400 | 36.93 | 8.39 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 22.34 | 6.38 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $4,900 | 26.22 | 5.35 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $4,600 | 24.13 | 5.25 |
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.