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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 52.91 | 4.81 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,300 | 50.26 | 5.40 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 50.15 | 4.82 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,800 | 39.69 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Mann | CHA | $4,900 | 31.34 | 6.40 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,000 | 23.43 | 5.86 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,400 | 18.66 | 5.49 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 37.91 | 5.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 44.05 | 4.89 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,900 | 42.58 | 4.78 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,600 | 41.20 | 5.42 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,400 | 38.92 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Mann | CHA | $4,900 | 31.34 | 6.40 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,100 | 29.39 | 5.76 |
| Tre Johnson | WAS | $4,200 | 23.06 | 5.49 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,800 | 20.79 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,200 | 40.38 | 4.92 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 40.20 | 4.73 |
| Zach LaVine | SAC | $7,600 | 37.57 | 4.94 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,000 | 37.45 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terance Mann | BKN | $4,500 | 29.58 | 6.57 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,400 | 19.93 | 5.86 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,800 | 20.79 | 5.47 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $5,800 | 31.66 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 60.60 | 5.22 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 43.58 | 4.64 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 42.58 | 5.01 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,900 | 42.45 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,400 | 19.93 | 5.86 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $7,000 | 39.89 | 5.70 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,900 | 21.71 | 5.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 60.60 | 5.22 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 67.37 | 5.52 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,300 | 54.09 | 4.40 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 45.70 | 4.81 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $6,900 | 38.51 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,900 | 33.17 | 5.62 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $6,900 | 38.51 | 5.58 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,900 | 21.71 | 5.57 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 33.14 | 5.52 |
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.