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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 49.52 | 5.05 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 49.14 | 4.96 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,800 | 46.37 | 5.27 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,000 | 36.00 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $1,000 | 7.90 | 7.90 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $3,300 | 19.88 | 6.02 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,800 | 46.37 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,900 | 25.84 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,300 | 36.16 | 4.95 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $7,100 | 34.49 | 4.86 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,800 | 30.34 | 4.46 |
| CJ McCollum | WAS | $6,200 | 29.44 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $1,000 | 7.90 | 7.90 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $4,900 | 25.84 | 5.27 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,300 | 36.16 | 4.95 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $7,100 | 34.49 | 4.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,700 | 41.98 | 4.82 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,600 | 39.85 | 4.63 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,400 | 38.76 | 5.24 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $8,200 | 38.45 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,700 | 31.76 | 5.57 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,400 | 38.76 | 5.24 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,200 | 32.18 | 5.19 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $3,900 | 19.93 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 66.04 | 5.41 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 46.34 | 5.21 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,300 | 44.04 | 4.74 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 42.47 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 66.04 | 5.41 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,700 | 30.47 | 5.35 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 46.34 | 5.21 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $3,900 | 19.93 | 5.11 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 46.14 | 5.02 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,200 | 42.85 | 4.66 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,800 | 35.90 | 5.28 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $6,900 | 34.37 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,800 | 35.90 | 5.28 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $4,600 | 24.00 | 5.22 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 28.09 | 5.20 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,700 | 29.13 | 5.11 |
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.