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 | $10,300 | 54.42 | 5.28 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,000 | 52.74 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 44.00 | 4.73 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 35.33 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 54.42 | 5.28 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,000 | 52.74 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 44.00 | 4.73 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,600 | 30.49 | 4.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 35.33 | 4.47 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,300 | 33.24 | 4.55 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,600 | 30.49 | 4.62 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $5,800 | 21.34 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | OKC | $4,400 | 20.44 | 4.65 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,600 | 30.49 | 4.62 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,300 | 33.24 | 4.55 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,900 | 35.33 | 4.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,700 | 44.52 | 4.59 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.27 | 5.03 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,600 | 22.86 | 4.08 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,300 | 22.08 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.27 | 5.03 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,700 | 44.52 | 4.59 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,600 | 20.32 | 4.42 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $3,600 | 15.12 | 4.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,700 | 44.52 | 4.59 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.27 | 5.03 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 33.58 | 4.42 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 27.85 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 40.27 | 5.03 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 27.85 | 4.89 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,700 | 44.52 | 4.59 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 33.58 | 4.42 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 42.95 | 4.67 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 36.31 | 5.76 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,600 | 33.58 | 4.42 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 27.85 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 36.31 | 5.76 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,200 | 22.25 | 5.30 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 27.85 | 4.89 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,400 | 26.43 | 4.89 |
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.