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 | $11,600 | 56.02 | 4.83 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 53.16 | 5.11 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,500 | 53.01 | 5.05 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 41.56 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $3,200 | 21.99 | 6.87 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $3,800 | 25.28 | 6.65 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,600 | 27.90 | 6.06 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $4,600 | 26.93 | 5.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 49.21 | 5.07 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $9,100 | 41.63 | 4.57 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 41.56 | 5.33 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,400 | 41.29 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NOP | $3,200 | 21.99 | 6.87 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,200 | 19.12 | 5.98 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $3,300 | 18.41 | 5.58 |
| Dennis Schroder | DET | $4,400 | 24.45 | 5.56 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 53.16 | 4.83 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,500 | 41.95 | 4.93 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,400 | 40.80 | 5.51 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,600 | 39.45 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,200 | 19.12 | 5.98 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $3,300 | 18.41 | 5.58 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,400 | 40.80 | 5.51 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,200 | 28.51 | 5.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,000 | 53.16 | 4.83 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,900 | 49.26 | 4.98 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 46.14 | 5.49 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 45.19 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,400 | 31.66 | 5.86 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $5,100 | 28.64 | 5.62 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $7,400 | 40.80 | 5.51 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 46.14 | 5.49 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 46.14 | 5.49 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 45.19 | 4.91 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 42.80 | 4.51 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,400 | 42.72 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duop Reath | POR | $3,400 | 25.79 | 7.59 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $3,700 | 26.27 | 7.10 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,300 | 27.06 | 6.29 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $5,100 | 28.64 | 5.62 |
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.