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 | $12,000 | 59.57 | 4.96 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 53.24 | 5.17 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 48.41 | 4.61 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,400 | 45.41 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 45.08 | 5.30 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $4,800 | 24.97 | 5.20 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 53.24 | 5.17 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,200 | 21.53 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,400 | 42.50 | 5.06 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 42.43 | 4.88 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,500 | 40.92 | 5.46 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 38.51 | 5.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 38.51 | 5.58 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,500 | 40.92 | 5.46 |
| Caris LeVert | DET | $3,900 | 20.28 | 5.20 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,400 | 22.47 | 5.11 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 44.14 | 5.13 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,400 | 42.50 | 5.06 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 39.72 | 4.62 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,000 | 37.13 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,000 | 20.99 | 5.25 |
| Caris LeVert | DET | $3,900 | 20.28 | 5.20 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 44.14 | 5.13 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,400 | 42.50 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 57.87 | 5.79 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 52.50 | 5.47 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,100 | 48.02 | 5.28 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,000 | 43.98 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 57.87 | 5.79 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 52.50 | 5.47 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,200 | 33.65 | 5.43 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 43.70 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 64.94 | 5.07 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 52.50 | 5.47 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,800 | 49.02 | 4.54 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 43.06 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,500 | 21.40 | 6.11 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 52.50 | 5.47 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $3,800 | 20.36 | 5.36 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
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.