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 | $10,400 | 46.28 | 4.45 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 40.77 | 4.85 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,600 | 39.78 | 4.14 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $9,100 | 38.88 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $3,100 | 27.32 | 8.81 |
| Yuki Kawamura | MEM | $3,000 | 25.64 | 8.55 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $3,100 | 26.46 | 8.54 |
| AJ Lawson | TOR | $3,700 | 30.43 | 8.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,900 | 49.05 | 4.95 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $9,300 | 43.19 | 4.64 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $9,100 | 38.88 | 4.27 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 38.52 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,000 | 28.47 | 9.49 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $3,300 | 29.99 | 9.09 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 31.51 | 9.00 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $3,200 | 28.77 | 8.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $9,300 | 43.19 | 4.64 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 40.77 | 4.85 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,000 | 40.21 | 4.47 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $9,200 | 38.82 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,000 | 33.04 | 11.01 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,000 | 28.47 | 9.49 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $3,300 | 29.99 | 9.09 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $3,200 | 28.77 | 8.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,000 | 40.21 | 4.47 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $5,800 | 38.30 | 6.60 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 35.60 | 4.45 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,500 | 35.53 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $3,000 | 33.04 | 11.01 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,400 | 32.57 | 9.58 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 29.66 | 8.47 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,000 | 23.72 | 7.91 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 65.87 | 5.07 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,200 | 50.68 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 46.06 | 5.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 42.57 | 6.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,400 | 32.57 | 9.58 |
| Jay Huff | MEM | $3,000 | 27.61 | 9.20 |
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $3,000 | 26.21 | 8.74 |
| Marvin Bagley III | MEM | $3,000 | 26.19 | 8.73 |
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.