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 | $12,000 | 59.58 | 4.97 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 51.04 | 4.86 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 48.49 | 5.00 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,600 | 47.34 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Wallace | ATL | $4,100 | 25.84 | 6.30 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $6,900 | 39.81 | 5.77 |
| Tre Mann | CHA | $5,400 | 30.28 | 5.61 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,600 | 31.00 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 48.00 | 5.22 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,600 | 46.91 | 5.46 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,800 | 38.85 | 4.98 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $7,300 | 36.09 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Mann | CHA | $5,400 | 30.28 | 5.61 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,600 | 46.91 | 5.46 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,300 | 33.14 | 5.26 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,200 | 48.00 | 5.22 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,800 | 40.04 | 5.13 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $7,400 | 33.74 | 4.56 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,300 | 33.14 | 5.26 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,900 | 30.22 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,700 | 21.27 | 5.75 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,300 | 33.14 | 5.26 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 27.19 | 5.23 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,800 | 40.04 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 57.68 | 4.93 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 42.84 | 4.61 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 42.59 | 5.26 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,500 | 41.87 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,700 | 21.27 | 5.75 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,000 | 26.72 | 5.34 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 42.59 | 5.26 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 27.19 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,900 | 53.88 | 4.53 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 42.78 | 5.56 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 39.09 | 5.21 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,500 | 39.04 | 6.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,500 | 39.04 | 6.01 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,200 | 35.27 | 5.69 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 42.78 | 5.56 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 32.88 | 5.48 |
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.