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 | 60.13 | 5.01 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,200 | 52.79 | 6.44 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 50.66 | 4.82 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 47.39 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $4,100 | 27.36 | 6.67 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,200 | 52.79 | 6.44 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $3,200 | 19.81 | 6.19 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $6,100 | 35.65 | 5.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,200 | 52.79 | 6.44 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,600 | 39.82 | 5.24 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 37.63 | 5.45 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 37.02 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,200 | 52.79 | 6.44 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $5,500 | 32.65 | 5.94 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,200 | 30.75 | 5.91 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,500 | 26.26 | 5.84 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,300 | 42.31 | 5.10 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,500 | 41.83 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,000 | 41.06 | 5.13 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 37.02 | 5.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 21.79 | 6.23 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $5,500 | 32.65 | 5.94 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,600 | 37.02 | 5.61 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $5,200 | 29.04 | 5.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,200 | 47.33 | 5.14 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,000 | 45.52 | 5.06 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,600 | 43.28 | 5.03 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 43.16 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $3,500 | 21.79 | 6.23 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $5,200 | 29.04 | 5.58 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $4,100 | 22.66 | 5.53 |
| John Collins | LAC | $5,300 | 28.63 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 67.10 | 5.16 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,600 | 56.55 | 4.87 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 49.67 | 5.34 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,500 | 42.60 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $3,900 | 27.62 | 7.08 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $3,200 | 18.59 | 5.81 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,300 | 35.60 | 5.65 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $6,200 | 34.56 | 5.57 |
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.