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 | 37.19 | 5.09 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $7,100 | 34.49 | 4.86 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,500 | 31.90 | 4.91 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,800 | 30.34 | 4.46 |
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 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,000 | 20.95 | 5.24 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,400 | 28.25 | 5.23 |
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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 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,000 | 20.95 | 5.24 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,400 | 38.76 | 5.24 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,200 | 32.18 | 5.19 |
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 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 42.47 | 5.00 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,300 | 39.96 | 4.30 |
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 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 46.14 | 5.02 |
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.