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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,800 | 61.59 | 5.22 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,500 | 48.98 | 5.16 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,100 | 48.08 | 4.76 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,500 | 45.59 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,000 | 22.38 | 7.46 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,400 | 24.66 | 7.25 |
| Keaton Wallace | ATL | $3,600 | 24.95 | 6.93 |
| Jose Alvarado | NOP | $4,300 | 22.98 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 54.42 | 6.05 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $7,300 | 35.83 | 4.91 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,400 | 35.43 | 4.79 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 35.32 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,400 | 24.66 | 7.25 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 54.42 | 6.05 |
| Vit Krejci | ATL | $3,200 | 17.47 | 5.46 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,400 | 34.23 | 5.35 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,700 | 35.52 | 4.61 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $7,300 | 34.89 | 4.78 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,400 | 32.22 | 5.03 |
| De’Andre Hunter | CLE | $6,500 | 29.51 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,600 | 23.50 | 6.53 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,400 | 27.05 | 6.15 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,700 | 27.29 | 5.81 |
| Vit Krejci | ATL | $3,200 | 17.47 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,400 | 45.07 | 5.37 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,800 | 45.07 | 4.60 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,800 | 44.10 | 5.01 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,500 | 42.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,700 | 24.48 | 6.62 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,600 | 23.50 | 6.53 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,000 | 25.63 | 6.41 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,300 | 23.36 | 5.43 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 68.00 | 5.35 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,400 | 55.96 | 4.51 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,600 | 40.02 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 38.19 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,700 | 24.48 | 6.62 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,800 | 36.40 | 6.28 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,100 | 19.16 | 6.18 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,200 | 34.58 | 5.58 |
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.