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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $10,000 | 53.12 | 5.31 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,300 | 53.00 | 5.15 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAS | $9,300 | 37.51 | 4.03 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $7,500 | 37.44 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $10,000 | 53.12 | 5.31 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,300 | 53.00 | 5.15 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 30.99 | 5.08 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,000 | 30.36 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,500 | 35.62 | 4.75 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,000 | 32.08 | 5.35 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 30.99 | 5.08 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $6,800 | 29.93 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,000 | 32.08 | 5.35 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 30.99 | 5.08 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $5,700 | 28.27 | 4.96 |
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $4,000 | 19.75 | 4.94 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 39.13 | 4.45 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 32.72 | 4.48 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $6,600 | 29.15 | 4.42 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $5,300 | 28.10 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $5,300 | 28.10 | 5.30 |
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $4,000 | 19.75 | 4.94 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,000 | 23.99 | 4.80 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $5,400 | 25.76 | 4.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,800 | 47.52 | 4.85 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,800 | 33.47 | 5.77 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $5,300 | 28.10 | 5.30 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,900 | 26.20 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,800 | 33.47 | 5.77 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $4,000 | 22.60 | 5.65 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $5,300 | 28.10 | 5.30 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,800 | 47.52 | 4.85 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 36.27 | 4.90 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,800 | 33.47 | 5.77 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $6,700 | 33.39 | 4.98 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | ATL | $6,900 | 32.13 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,800 | 33.47 | 5.77 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $4,000 | 22.60 | 5.65 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 29.43 | 5.45 |
| Kelly Olynyk | SAS | $4,000 | 20.33 | 5.08 |
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.