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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 50.81 | 5.13 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 49.26 | 5.03 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 48.01 | 4.33 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 47.24 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,700 | 25.70 | 5.47 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,300 | 33.87 | 5.38 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,500 | 29.14 | 5.30 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,500 | 28.53 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,600 | 41.93 | 5.52 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 35.67 | 4.76 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 34.81 | 5.27 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,900 | 34.16 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,600 | 41.93 | 5.52 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,300 | 33.87 | 5.38 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,500 | 29.14 | 5.30 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 34.81 | 5.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 41.02 | 5.00 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 39.73 | 5.16 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 38.18 | 5.23 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,100 | 32.98 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,100 | 32.98 | 5.41 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 38.18 | 5.23 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,400 | 22.96 | 5.22 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 39.73 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 64.16 | 5.58 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 49.76 | 5.35 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 41.10 | 5.01 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,000 | 40.55 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 64.16 | 5.58 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 49.76 | 5.35 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $4,500 | 22.84 | 5.08 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 41.10 | 5.01 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 40.17 | 5.08 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 35.13 | 5.17 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,200 | 33.99 | 5.48 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,900 | 33.70 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,200 | 33.99 | 5.48 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $3,900 | 21.09 | 5.41 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 35.13 | 5.17 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 40.17 | 5.08 |
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.