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 | $11,900 | 58.35 | 4.90 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,200 | 48.01 | 5.22 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 47.76 | 4.64 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,600 | 46.71 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaree Bouyea | PHX | $2,400 | 14.58 | 6.07 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,300 | 25.47 | 5.92 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,300 | 24.43 | 5.68 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,100 | 44.03 | 5.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,000 | 45.94 | 5.10 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $11,600 | 42.31 | 3.65 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 37.92 | 5.19 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $9,600 | 36.81 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,300 | 25.47 | 5.92 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,300 | 24.43 | 5.68 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $4,000 | 21.45 | 5.36 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,100 | 27.12 | 5.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,300 | 37.92 | 5.19 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,600 | 37.25 | 4.90 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,000 | 36.06 | 5.15 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $9,000 | 32.43 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $2,800 | 18.59 | 6.64 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,000 | 19.90 | 6.63 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,700 | 28.10 | 5.98 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $6,100 | 31.86 | 5.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $9,900 | 53.40 | 5.39 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 47.63 | 4.37 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,600 | 43.97 | 5.11 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,500 | 40.88 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dunn | PHX | $2,800 | 18.59 | 6.64 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,000 | 19.90 | 6.63 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $4,700 | 28.10 | 5.98 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $5,000 | 29.33 | 5.87 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,500 | 38.00 | 5.07 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 35.58 | 4.81 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,500 | 35.54 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,100 | 32.89 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $3,700 | 31.99 | 8.65 |
| Luke Kornet | SAS | $4,000 | 26.77 | 6.69 |
| Ariel Hukporti | NYK | $3,100 | 20.48 | 6.61 |
| Yves Missi | NOP | $3,700 | 22.96 | 6.21 |
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.