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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 55.03 | 5.24 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 51.72 | 5.39 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,800 | 50.03 | 5.10 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,500 | 49.10 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 34.55 | 6.77 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,300 | 32.82 | 6.19 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,600 | 21.33 | 5.93 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,300 | 18.49 | 5.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 51.72 | 5.39 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 47.13 | 5.12 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,700 | 38.86 | 5.05 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $7,500 | 37.17 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,100 | 28.36 | 6.92 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 34.55 | 6.77 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,400 | 27.03 | 6.14 |
| Josh Okogie | HOU | $3,300 | 19.84 | 6.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,200 | 39.07 | 4.76 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,400 | 36.26 | 4.90 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $7,000 | 34.93 | 4.99 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 33.66 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,100 | 28.36 | 6.92 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,400 | 27.03 | 6.14 |
| Josh Okogie | HOU | $3,300 | 19.84 | 6.01 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,900 | 23.23 | 5.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 51.21 | 5.28 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,500 | 48.79 | 5.14 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,300 | 48.39 | 5.20 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 44.74 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,700 | 24.87 | 6.72 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,900 | 23.23 | 5.96 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,800 | 32.15 | 5.54 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 44.74 | 5.46 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,500 | 68.26 | 5.06 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 51.21 | 5.28 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,800 | 40.25 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 39.25 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | GSW | $3,000 | 21.99 | 7.33 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,300 | 31.49 | 7.32 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,700 | 24.87 | 6.72 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $5,800 | 37.34 | 6.44 |
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.