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 | $10,800 | 57.01 | 5.28 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,600 | 47.85 | 4.98 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,500 | 41.29 | 4.35 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $7,600 | 37.32 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $5,600 | 32.31 | 5.77 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,500 | 25.19 | 5.60 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,500 | 25.08 | 5.57 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,000 | 22.14 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 51.01 | 5.21 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,000 | 37.09 | 5.30 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $7,000 | 36.15 | 5.16 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,400 | 34.22 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $5,800 | 33.36 | 5.75 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,200 | 33.28 | 5.37 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,100 | 32.72 | 5.36 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,000 | 37.09 | 5.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,300 | 44.02 | 5.30 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $7,200 | 33.55 | 4.66 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,800 | 33.39 | 4.91 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,200 | 33.28 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,200 | 33.28 | 5.37 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,100 | 32.72 | 5.36 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,400 | 23.58 | 5.36 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,300 | 44.02 | 5.30 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 57.29 | 5.40 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 47.28 | 4.98 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 44.71 | 5.14 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 39.24 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,600 | 35.60 | 6.36 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 57.29 | 5.40 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,100 | 31.82 | 5.22 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,400 | 33.25 | 5.20 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 44.71 | 5.14 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $8,200 | 37.51 | 4.57 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,100 | 37.45 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,800 | 36.47 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | MEM | $3,700 | 25.77 | 6.96 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,600 | 35.60 | 6.36 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,100 | 37.45 | 5.27 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | $4,600 | 24.22 | 5.26 |
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.