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 | $10,800 | 53.90 | 4.99 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 52.71 | 5.07 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 48.27 | 4.88 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 47.47 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,600 | 26.39 | 5.74 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $8,300 | 45.25 | 5.45 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,800 | 26.05 | 5.43 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $6,300 | 33.95 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 47.11 | 4.91 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 45.08 | 4.85 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 44.72 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,800 | 41.42 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,200 | 23.75 | 5.66 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,800 | 26.05 | 5.43 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,800 | 36.80 | 5.41 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $6,300 | 33.95 | 5.39 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,900 | 47.47 | 4.79 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.77 | 5.33 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 44.72 | 5.20 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,700 | 40.93 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,200 | 23.75 | 5.66 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,000 | 21.48 | 5.37 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.77 | 5.33 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,400 | 39.07 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 60.59 | 6.25 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,800 | 51.67 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,400 | 47.83 | 5.09 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,500 | 44.15 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,700 | 60.59 | 6.25 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,800 | 51.67 | 5.27 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | TOR | $3,300 | 17.32 | 5.25 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 32.24 | 5.20 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 65.78 | 5.18 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,800 | 51.67 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,400 | 47.83 | 5.09 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,100 | 40.10 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 31.13 | 5.99 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $5,900 | 32.70 | 5.54 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,300 | 34.84 | 5.53 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 32.73 | 5.37 |
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.