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 | $10,300 | 54.84 | 5.32 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $12,000 | 49.42 | 4.12 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,900 | 47.53 | 5.34 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 46.42 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,300 | 24.47 | 5.69 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,300 | 24.18 | 5.62 |
| CJ McCollum | WAS | $6,200 | 33.44 | 5.39 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,900 | 47.53 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 48.27 | 5.19 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 47.72 | 5.24 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 45.48 | 5.23 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 42.79 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vit Krejci | ATL | $3,500 | 21.08 | 6.02 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,300 | 24.47 | 5.69 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHX | $4,300 | 24.18 | 5.62 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,800 | 37.19 | 5.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $12,000 | 49.42 | 4.12 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 42.79 | 4.86 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 42.16 | 5.02 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,400 | 40.47 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vit Krejci | ATL | $3,500 | 21.08 | 6.02 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $3,800 | 20.84 | 5.48 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,500 | 24.42 | 5.43 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,500 | 24.24 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 45.22 | 4.11 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,000 | 42.33 | 6.05 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 40.58 | 4.95 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 39.50 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duop Reath | POR | $1,000 | 9.52 | 9.52 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,000 | 42.33 | 6.05 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,300 | 19.40 | 5.88 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,000 | 27.53 | 5.51 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 65.35 | 5.03 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 52.91 | 5.29 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,900 | 47.06 | 5.29 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 40.14 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duop Reath | POR | $1,000 | 9.52 | 9.52 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $3,600 | 23.71 | 6.59 |
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $4,000 | 25.27 | 6.32 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,300 | 19.40 | 5.88 |
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.