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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,200 | 46.06 | 5.01 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,900 | 35.49 | 4.49 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 34.31 | 5.05 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,700 | 29.44 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 34.31 | 5.05 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,200 | 46.06 | 5.01 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,600 | 21.70 | 4.72 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,900 | 22.68 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 49.80 | 5.08 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 35.91 | 5.28 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 32.42 | 3.49 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,200 | 26.32 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 35.91 | 5.28 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 49.80 | 5.08 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 23.37 | 4.87 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,600 | 21.70 | 4.72 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,500 | 29.97 | 4.61 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $6,200 | 26.32 | 4.24 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $5,200 | 23.84 | 4.58 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 23.37 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,200 | 16.53 | 5.17 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 23.37 | 4.87 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,500 | 29.97 | 4.61 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $5,200 | 23.84 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 43.78 | 4.86 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 33.40 | 4.84 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 30.89 | 4.01 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 28.93 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,600 | 27.54 | 4.92 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 43.78 | 4.86 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 33.40 | 4.84 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,500 | 16.84 | 4.81 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 33.40 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 31.09 | 4.71 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,700 | 30.89 | 4.01 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,400 | 28.93 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $6,900 | 33.40 | 4.84 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,500 | 16.84 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 31.09 | 4.71 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 28.18 | 4.62 |
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.