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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,900 | 55.37 | 5.08 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,000 | 52.11 | 4.34 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 50.66 | 4.82 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 47.27 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Wallace | ATL | $4,100 | 26.69 | 6.51 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $7,100 | 38.24 | 5.39 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,300 | 44.09 | 5.31 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $3,400 | 17.81 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,600 | 39.82 | 5.24 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,400 | 36.98 | 4.40 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,800 | 36.03 | 4.62 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 35.88 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Wallace | ATL | $4,100 | 26.69 | 6.51 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,500 | 35.66 | 5.49 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,500 | 35.16 | 5.41 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 35.54 | 5.39 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,300 | 44.09 | 5.31 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 41.83 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,000 | 40.72 | 5.09 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 36.84 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 35.54 | 5.39 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,300 | 44.09 | 5.31 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 26.82 | 5.16 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $5,200 | 26.78 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 56.70 | 4.85 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 47.14 | 5.24 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 47.09 | 5.12 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 42.93 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 47.14 | 5.24 |
| Harrison Barnes | SAS | $4,700 | 24.43 | 5.20 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,300 | 27.43 | 5.18 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 26.82 | 5.16 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 68.67 | 5.28 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,600 | 52.69 | 4.54 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 49.54 | 5.33 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.50 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,200 | 17.99 | 5.62 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 49.54 | 5.33 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 68.67 | 5.28 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 43.50 | 5.24 |
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.