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 | $10,600 | 53.68 | 5.06 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 52.69 | 5.38 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 50.48 | 5.43 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 44.60 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 50.48 | 5.43 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 52.69 | 5.38 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $5,100 | 27.28 | 5.35 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,600 | 29.86 | 5.33 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 50.48 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 44.29 | 4.87 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 37.17 | 5.09 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,400 | 36.14 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 50.48 | 5.43 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $5,900 | 31.99 | 5.42 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,600 | 24.28 | 5.28 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,000 | 26.24 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,500 | 41.03 | 4.83 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 34.13 | 4.95 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,900 | 32.95 | 4.77 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 32.91 | 5.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 32.91 | 5.67 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,200 | 17.95 | 5.61 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $4,600 | 24.28 | 5.28 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,000 | 26.24 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,900 | 47.04 | 4.75 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,200 | 46.79 | 5.09 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 43.80 | 5.15 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 43.34 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,300 | 30.09 | 5.68 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,200 | 17.95 | 5.61 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 43.34 | 5.29 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 43.80 | 5.15 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 71.49 | 5.50 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 48.27 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 37.68 | 4.83 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $7,100 | 36.58 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,300 | 30.09 | 5.68 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 33.81 | 5.64 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,100 | 22.96 | 5.60 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 71.49 | 5.50 |
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.