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 | 60.62 | 4.97 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 48.38 | 4.89 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,700 | 46.31 | 4.77 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,700 | 44.09 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,000 | 43.82 | 5.48 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,600 | 34.98 | 5.30 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,300 | 22.75 | 5.29 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,000 | 25.66 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 47.78 | 4.83 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 40.30 | 4.98 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 35.52 | 5.15 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,000 | 34.83 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,100 | 33.33 | 5.46 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 35.52 | 5.15 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,900 | 34.47 | 5.00 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,100 | 40.30 | 4.98 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 44.68 | 5.32 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,200 | 33.41 | 4.64 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,700 | 32.76 | 4.89 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,600 | 32.39 | 4.91 |
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 | 32.39 | 4.91 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,500 | 17.18 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,800 | 58.04 | 5.37 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 42.91 | 4.88 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,800 | 40.86 | 4.64 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,800 | 38.69 | 4.40 |
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 | 33.47 | 5.23 |
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $3,200 | 16.34 | 5.11 |
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 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 31.90 | 5.23 |
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.