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 | $9,900 | 53.91 | 5.44 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 52.27 | 5.87 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 46.06 | 5.42 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 45.31 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,300 | 29.06 | 6.76 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $5,400 | 33.25 | 6.16 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,900 | 52.27 | 5.87 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,600 | 41.95 | 5.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 46.06 | 5.42 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 40.08 | 5.65 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,400 | 34.84 | 4.71 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,000 | 33.43 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $3,100 | 20.37 | 6.57 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $5,400 | 33.25 | 6.16 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 40.08 | 5.65 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,500 | 46.06 | 5.42 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,700 | 42.92 | 5.57 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 40.08 | 5.65 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,900 | 34.42 | 4.99 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,300 | 34.34 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,100 | 40.08 | 5.65 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,700 | 42.92 | 5.57 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $3,900 | 20.79 | 5.33 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,900 | 34.42 | 4.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 46.04 | 5.48 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 45.19 | 5.38 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,700 | 42.92 | 5.57 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,200 | 37.64 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,800 | 29.26 | 6.10 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,700 | 42.92 | 5.57 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 46.04 | 5.48 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 45.19 | 5.38 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 65.47 | 5.69 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 45.19 | 5.38 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 41.86 | 4.70 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 39.73 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,800 | 29.26 | 6.10 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 65.47 | 5.69 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 45.19 | 5.38 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,300 | 28.25 | 5.33 |
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.