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 | $12,100 | 56.79 | 4.69 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 55.86 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,900 | 47.09 | 5.29 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,100 | 46.56 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,100 | 24.53 | 5.98 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 27.96 | 5.48 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 55.86 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,900 | 47.09 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 46.87 | 5.09 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 46.03 | 4.90 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 46.03 | 5.35 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 41.10 | 5.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,100 | 24.53 | 5.98 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 23.27 | 5.82 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 41.10 | 5.71 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $5,100 | 27.96 | 5.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 46.03 | 5.35 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 41.10 | 5.71 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $7,300 | 37.42 | 5.13 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $7,800 | 35.73 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 23.27 | 5.82 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,200 | 41.10 | 5.71 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 24.61 | 5.59 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 46.03 | 5.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,300 | 45.81 | 4.93 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 45.45 | 4.69 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,800 | 40.35 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 24.61 | 5.59 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 31.63 | 5.10 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,200 | 20.90 | 4.98 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.89 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,700 | 45.45 | 4.69 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,600 | 43.91 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,300 | 34.34 | 5.45 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 65.89 | 5.27 |
| Luke Kornet | SAS | $4,200 | 21.86 | 5.21 |
| Anthony Davis | DAL | $9,500 | 48.76 | 5.13 |
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.