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 | 47.35 | 4.78 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 46.31 | 4.77 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,700 | 44.08 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,600 | 34.98 | 5.30 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,000 | 42.32 | 5.29 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,700 | 35.38 | 5.28 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,000 | 26.19 | 5.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 47.78 | 4.83 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 46.13 | 4.81 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 40.30 | 4.98 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 35.85 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,100 | 33.33 | 5.46 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 35.85 | 5.19 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,200 | 31.86 | 5.14 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,900 | 34.65 | 5.02 |
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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 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,200 | 33.41 | 4.64 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $7,100 | 32.49 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,400 | 18.30 | 5.38 |
| 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 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 58.04 | 5.37 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,800 | 41.54 | 4.72 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 40.66 | 4.62 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,800 | 39.74 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | PHI | $6,300 | 34.08 | 5.41 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 58.04 | 5.37 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,400 | 33.90 | 5.30 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,600 | 34.37 | 5.21 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,500 | 40.55 | 5.41 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,100 | 36.02 | 5.07 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,900 | 35.84 | 5.19 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,900 | 35.79 | 4.53 |
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 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,500 | 40.55 | 5.41 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,400 | 33.90 | 5.30 |
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.