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 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,900 | 36.92 | 4.67 |
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 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $6,300 | 27.26 | 4.33 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $5,400 | 25.76 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,300 | 32.72 | 4.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,800 | 49.67 | 5.07 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,100 | 32.28 | 3.99 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,800 | 28.63 | 4.94 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $5,400 | 25.76 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,800 | 49.67 | 5.07 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,800 | 28.63 | 4.94 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,400 | 21.19 | 4.82 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $5,000 | 23.99 | 4.80 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,600 | 36.94 | 4.86 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 36.27 | 4.90 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $6,700 | 29.43 | 4.39 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 29.43 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 29.43 | 5.45 |
| Kelly Olynyk | SAS | $4,000 | 20.33 | 5.08 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,800 | 28.63 | 4.94 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 36.27 | 4.90 |
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.