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 | $10,800 | 50.35 | 4.66 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,500 | 47.54 | 5.00 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 45.80 | 4.92 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 43.48 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,400 | 18.08 | 5.32 |
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $5,200 | 27.60 | 5.31 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,800 | 35.62 | 5.24 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,400 | 28.01 | 5.19 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 45.80 | 4.92 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 41.61 | 4.52 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,100 | 37.94 | 5.34 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,400 | 36.40 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $6,100 | 35.66 | 5.85 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $7,100 | 37.94 | 5.34 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $6,400 | 33.96 | 5.31 |
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $5,200 | 27.60 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,000 | 43.06 | 4.78 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,400 | 41.35 | 4.92 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,100 | 38.97 | 4.81 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 36.72 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,500 | 22.50 | 6.43 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $6,900 | 36.72 | 5.32 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,100 | 21.62 | 5.27 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $5,800 | 29.99 | 5.17 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 47.19 | 5.19 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,600 | 45.80 | 5.33 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 42.74 | 5.03 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,000 | 42.26 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,500 | 22.50 | 6.43 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,900 | 33.88 | 5.74 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,600 | 45.80 | 5.33 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,100 | 47.19 | 5.19 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,200 | 65.57 | 4.97 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 47.33 | 4.88 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 41.69 | 5.21 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 39.95 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,900 | 33.88 | 5.74 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,700 | 32.40 | 5.68 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,600 | 30.97 | 5.53 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,500 | 18.83 | 5.38 |
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.