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 | 51.50 | 4.90 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,800 | 47.87 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 47.09 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $4,200 | 23.21 | 5.53 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 45.10 | 5.31 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $4,000 | 21.10 | 5.27 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,700 | 40.44 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 40.69 | 5.22 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,400 | 36.92 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 36.87 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $7,000 | 37.23 | 5.32 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,800 | 40.69 | 5.22 |
| Jordan Poole | NOP | $5,500 | 27.61 | 5.02 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,400 | 36.92 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,800 | 47.87 | 4.88 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,100 | 36.85 | 4.55 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 36.34 | 4.54 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 35.69 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,200 | 35.69 | 4.96 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,800 | 47.87 | 4.88 |
| Ronald Holland II | DET | $3,500 | 17.08 | 4.88 |
| Naji Marshall | DAL | $5,200 | 24.96 | 4.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,200 | 45.08 | 4.90 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 42.14 | 4.84 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,800 | 37.10 | 4.76 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,000 | 36.34 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $4,600 | 25.30 | 5.50 |
| PJ Washington | DAL | $6,700 | 33.77 | 5.04 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,200 | 45.08 | 4.90 |
| Ronald Holland II | DET | $3,500 | 17.08 | 4.88 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.17 | 4.97 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,200 | 45.08 | 4.90 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 35.38 | 4.72 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,900 | 34.45 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,400 | 30.82 | 5.71 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $4,600 | 25.30 | 5.50 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $6,900 | 34.45 | 4.99 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.17 | 4.97 |
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.