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 | 51.94 | 4.90 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 51.55 | 5.26 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 50.48 | 5.43 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 50.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Love | POR | $3,400 | 24.75 | 7.28 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,400 | 30.64 | 5.67 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $3,000 | 16.76 | 5.59 |
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $4,700 | 26.23 | 5.58 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 50.48 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,100 | 48.72 | 5.35 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,300 | 37.36 | 5.12 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $5,900 | 37.16 | 6.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $5,900 | 37.16 | 6.30 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $3,000 | 16.76 | 5.59 |
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $4,700 | 26.23 | 5.58 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $4,500 | 24.96 | 5.55 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,500 | 43.30 | 5.09 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,700 | 33.28 | 4.97 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,900 | 32.95 | 4.77 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,200 | 30.85 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,400 | 19.25 | 5.66 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,000 | 27.47 | 5.49 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $5,600 | 30.65 | 5.47 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,100 | 21.18 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,200 | 47.94 | 5.21 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,900 | 46.91 | 4.74 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 43.80 | 5.15 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 43.29 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,300 | 33.14 | 6.25 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,400 | 19.25 | 5.66 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 43.29 | 5.28 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,300 | 27.72 | 5.23 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 68.60 | 5.28 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 49.80 | 5.24 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,200 | 41.45 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 37.88 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $3,100 | 23.85 | 7.69 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $3,000 | 22.70 | 7.57 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $3,700 | 24.42 | 6.60 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,300 | 33.14 | 6.25 |
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.