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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 52.57 | 4.91 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 51.23 | 4.88 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,800 | 47.87 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 47.67 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $4,200 | 23.21 | 5.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 47.67 | 5.30 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,700 | 40.44 | 5.25 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,100 | 21.31 | 5.20 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 46.61 | 4.86 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,900 | 42.96 | 5.44 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 40.06 | 5.14 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,400 | 37.84 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,900 | 42.96 | 5.44 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,100 | 21.31 | 5.20 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 40.06 | 5.14 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,800 | 47.87 | 4.88 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 46.69 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,100 | 38.91 | 4.80 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 38.05 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 38.05 | 5.29 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,400 | 22.80 | 5.18 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,400 | 21.77 | 4.95 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 46.69 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,200 | 47.68 | 5.18 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 42.67 | 4.90 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 39.78 | 4.91 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 37.98 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,700 | 35.16 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,200 | 47.68 | 5.18 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $4,600 | 23.22 | 5.05 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 39.78 | 4.91 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.14 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,200 | 47.68 | 5.18 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,900 | 35.61 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 35.38 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 31.31 | 5.80 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $3,900 | 21.43 | 5.49 |
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $3,000 | 15.74 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.14 | 5.21 |
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.