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 | 61.93 | 5.16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,200 | 43.77 | 5.34 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,100 | 38.21 | 5.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,500 | 40.92 | 5.46 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,100 | 38.21 | 5.38 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,900 | 36.95 | 5.35 |
| Caris LeVert | DET | $3,900 | 20.28 | 5.20 |
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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 | 39.83 | 4.63 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 36.71 | 5.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,700 | 36.71 | 5.48 |
| Caris LeVert | DET | $3,900 | 20.28 | 5.20 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 44.14 | 5.13 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $4,500 | 23.05 | 5.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 55.13 | 5.51 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,300 | 25.51 | 5.93 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,200 | 36.40 | 5.87 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,700 | 32.69 | 5.73 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,400 | 30.83 | 5.71 |
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 | 49.11 | 4.55 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,000 | 39.68 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel Hukporti | NYK | $3,100 | 19.90 | 6.42 |
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,500 | 21.40 | 6.11 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,300 | 25.51 | 5.93 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,700 | 32.69 | 5.73 |
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.