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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,200 | 63.84 | 5.23 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 49.33 | 4.98 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 46.12 | 4.75 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,700 | 44.08 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,400 | 24.97 | 5.67 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $5,900 | 31.72 | 5.38 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,600 | 34.82 | 5.28 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,700 | 35.30 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 47.73 | 4.82 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.59 | 5.26 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 37.37 | 5.42 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,900 | 34.65 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,400 | 24.97 | 5.67 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 37.37 | 5.42 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 42.59 | 5.26 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,100 | 31.66 | 5.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 44.68 | 5.32 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $6,700 | 32.92 | 4.91 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,400 | 32.64 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 44.68 | 5.32 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,200 | 31.86 | 5.14 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,400 | 32.64 | 5.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 56.00 | 5.19 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,800 | 41.41 | 4.71 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,800 | 39.74 | 4.52 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 39.04 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,400 | 34.22 | 5.35 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 56.00 | 5.19 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,300 | 32.25 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,100 | 36.02 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,500 | 35.09 | 4.68 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,900 | 34.48 | 4.36 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,400 | 34.22 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $4,900 | 27.67 | 5.65 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $3,700 | 20.12 | 5.44 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 33.06 | 5.42 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,400 | 34.22 | 5.35 |
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.