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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 53.52 | 5.35 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 49.65 | 5.64 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,800 | 45.74 | 5.20 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 42.38 | 5.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $4,100 | 27.01 | 6.59 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $5,800 | 33.43 | 5.76 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,700 | 26.73 | 5.69 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 49.65 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 37.49 | 5.60 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,100 | 36.62 | 5.16 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,800 | 35.74 | 5.26 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $5,200 | 33.94 | 6.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $5,200 | 33.94 | 6.53 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $4,000 | 23.58 | 5.89 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,700 | 26.73 | 5.69 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 37.49 | 5.60 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 41.52 | 5.00 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 41.21 | 5.09 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 40.88 | 4.75 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,000 | 40.66 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $4,100 | 27.01 | 6.59 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $5,200 | 33.94 | 6.53 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 27.80 | 6.04 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $4,000 | 23.58 | 5.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 68.42 | 5.80 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 45.93 | 5.53 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,500 | 44.72 | 4.71 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,500 | 44.16 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,600 | 27.80 | 6.04 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 68.42 | 5.80 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,000 | 16.95 | 5.65 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,300 | 45.93 | 5.53 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 63.68 | 5.31 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 50.24 | 5.40 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,900 | 43.74 | 4.91 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,400 | 20.51 | 6.03 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 37.24 | 5.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 35.75 | 5.42 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 50.24 | 5.40 |
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.