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 | $10,400 | 52.28 | 5.03 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,400 | 47.84 | 5.09 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,300 | 47.79 | 5.14 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,700 | 46.88 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $3,100 | 18.54 | 5.98 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,500 | 26.19 | 5.82 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,400 | 36.26 | 5.67 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,900 | 27.74 | 5.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 47.08 | 5.01 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 42.68 | 4.74 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 41.29 | 4.64 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,600 | 39.30 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Richard | GSW | $2,200 | 16.01 | 7.28 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,500 | 26.19 | 5.82 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $1,600 | 9.07 | 5.67 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,400 | 36.26 | 5.67 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,700 | 46.88 | 4.83 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,200 | 37.67 | 5.23 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,800 | 36.39 | 4.67 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $9,800 | 33.91 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam McNeeley | CHA | $1,200 | 10.20 | 8.50 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $2,200 | 16.01 | 7.28 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $1,600 | 9.07 | 5.67 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,300 | 24.03 | 5.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,800 | 51.59 | 5.26 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 45.15 | 4.14 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,700 | 42.22 | 4.85 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 42.05 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam McNeeley | CHA | $1,200 | 10.20 | 8.50 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $4,600 | 29.75 | 6.47 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,700 | 28.69 | 6.10 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,100 | 40.51 | 5.71 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,900 | 51.86 | 5.24 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 44.75 | 4.86 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,000 | 38.65 | 5.52 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,600 | 38.24 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,700 | 28.69 | 6.10 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $5,100 | 29.32 | 5.75 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 34.84 | 5.62 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,000 | 38.65 | 5.52 |
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.