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 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,500 | 45.00 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,300 | 24.47 | 5.69 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $6,700 | 36.75 | 5.48 |
| 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 | 47.21 | 5.19 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 43.38 | 4.99 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 42.79 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,300 | 24.47 | 5.69 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,400 | 24.12 | 5.48 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $6,700 | 36.75 | 5.48 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,500 | 23.98 | 5.33 |
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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 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $9,400 | 40.47 | 4.30 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 37.10 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $1,400 | 8.07 | 5.76 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,400 | 24.12 | 5.48 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,800 | 25.77 | 5.37 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,500 | 23.97 | 5.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 45.22 | 4.11 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,200 | 42.07 | 5.13 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 39.50 | 4.76 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 37.55 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $1,400 | 8.07 | 5.76 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,800 | 26.32 | 5.48 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,800 | 25.77 | 5.37 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,000 | 26.52 | 5.30 |
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 | 45.45 | 5.11 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,400 | 37.39 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $3,600 | 25.88 | 7.19 |
| Moussa Cisse | DAL | $1,000 | 6.68 | 6.68 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 35.30 | 5.69 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 36.33 | 5.50 |
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.