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 | $12,500 | 59.43 | 4.75 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 46.82 | 4.73 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,000 | 44.18 | 4.91 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 43.13 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $3,500 | 25.24 | 7.21 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,400 | 31.40 | 5.82 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $4,500 | 26.10 | 5.80 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,800 | 22.01 | 5.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 47.63 | 5.07 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $9,300 | 44.95 | 4.83 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $9,000 | 44.18 | 4.91 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 43.13 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,400 | 31.40 | 5.82 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $4,500 | 26.10 | 5.80 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 19.66 | 5.78 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,300 | 30.63 | 5.78 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 43.79 | 4.76 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $8,000 | 41.40 | 5.18 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 40.53 | 5.07 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 39.54 | 5.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 39.54 | 5.99 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,400 | 19.66 | 5.78 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $5,100 | 29.22 | 5.73 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $5,300 | 30.34 | 5.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,700 | 47.25 | 4.87 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 43.79 | 4.76 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 43.41 | 4.77 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $8,000 | 41.40 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,600 | 39.54 | 5.99 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,200 | 29.85 | 5.74 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $5,100 | 29.22 | 5.73 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $6,200 | 34.64 | 5.59 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,900 | 48.82 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 43.41 | 4.77 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,500 | 39.42 | 4.64 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,300 | 39.40 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 36.30 | 7.89 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,900 | 28.14 | 5.74 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $5,900 | 33.54 | 5.68 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $6,200 | 34.64 | 5.59 |
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.