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 | 51.07 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,600 | 49.11 | 5.71 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 48.51 | 4.37 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,100 | 48.00 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,700 | 27.62 | 5.88 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,600 | 49.11 | 5.71 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,500 | 29.75 | 5.41 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,300 | 33.87 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,600 | 40.16 | 5.28 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,500 | 35.67 | 4.76 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,900 | 35.63 | 5.16 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $6,700 | 34.70 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,600 | 25.01 | 5.44 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,300 | 33.87 | 5.38 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,500 | 29.42 | 5.35 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $6,400 | 33.98 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 39.65 | 5.15 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 38.18 | 5.23 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $6,400 | 33.40 | 5.22 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,100 | 32.98 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 23.45 | 5.72 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,100 | 32.98 | 5.41 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 38.18 | 5.23 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $5,500 | 28.69 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 64.16 | 5.58 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 49.65 | 5.34 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 39.69 | 4.84 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,600 | 39.00 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $4,100 | 23.45 | 5.72 |
| John Collins | LAC | $4,900 | 27.86 | 5.69 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 64.16 | 5.58 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 49.65 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 40.17 | 5.08 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,600 | 36.89 | 4.85 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 36.71 | 5.40 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,200 | 33.80 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $3,900 | 22.91 | 5.87 |
| John Collins | LAC | $4,900 | 27.86 | 5.69 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,200 | 33.80 | 5.45 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 36.71 | 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.