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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 56.44 | 5.37 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 51.74 | 5.28 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $9,400 | 49.69 | 5.29 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,800 | 46.96 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $3,500 | 19.44 | 5.56 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $4,800 | 26.43 | 5.51 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 56.44 | 5.37 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 42.88 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 39.34 | 4.42 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,600 | 37.88 | 4.98 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,700 | 35.97 | 4.67 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,500 | 35.86 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NOP | $3,600 | 20.38 | 5.66 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $3,500 | 19.44 | 5.56 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $6,600 | 35.31 | 5.35 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,500 | 23.60 | 5.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,600 | 47.67 | 4.97 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,000 | 46.87 | 5.21 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,100 | 35.17 | 4.95 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,400 | 34.53 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NOP | $3,600 | 20.38 | 5.66 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,500 | 30.63 | 5.57 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,200 | 17.72 | 5.54 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,500 | 23.60 | 5.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 55.79 | 5.58 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 44.67 | 5.13 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 42.59 | 5.01 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,100 | 35.99 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,000 | 55.79 | 5.58 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,500 | 30.71 | 5.58 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $5,200 | 28.91 | 5.56 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $5,200 | 28.12 | 5.41 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,300 | 43.14 | 5.20 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 41.18 | 5.35 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,700 | 39.08 | 5.83 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,400 | 38.69 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,700 | 39.08 | 5.83 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $3,000 | 17.41 | 5.80 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $4,600 | 26.39 | 5.74 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,500 | 30.71 | 5.58 |
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.