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 | $10,400 | 55.80 | 5.37 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 43.95 | 4.73 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,000 | 40.17 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $6,500 | 38.45 | 5.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,000 | 27.16 | 6.79 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $6,500 | 38.45 | 5.91 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,500 | 20.65 | 5.90 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $3,900 | 21.34 | 5.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 49.42 | 5.26 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 48.22 | 4.92 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $9,600 | 41.40 | 4.31 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,100 | 40.40 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,600 | 37.15 | 5.63 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 49.42 | 5.26 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,100 | 40.40 | 4.99 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 48.22 | 4.92 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $10,800 | 41.89 | 3.88 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 41.41 | 5.11 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,100 | 40.40 | 4.99 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,600 | 37.15 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | MIA | $6,600 | 37.15 | 5.63 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,400 | 30.09 | 5.57 |
| Micah Peavy | NOP | $2,400 | 12.42 | 5.18 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 41.41 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 56.05 | 5.61 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,600 | 50.33 | 5.24 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 42.94 | 4.99 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 37.65 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 56.05 | 5.61 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,400 | 30.09 | 5.57 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $6,500 | 34.82 | 5.36 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,600 | 50.33 | 5.24 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 42.94 | 4.99 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 42.50 | 5.52 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $8,000 | 39.46 | 4.93 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 39.32 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $3,400 | 23.27 | 6.85 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $5,600 | 32.07 | 5.73 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 42.50 | 5.52 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 39.32 | 5.24 |
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.