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 | $12,000 | 57.60 | 4.80 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 52.81 | 5.08 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 46.74 | 4.41 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,700 | 45.82 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,800 | 32.19 | 5.55 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $6,200 | 34.26 | 5.53 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $5,000 | 26.55 | 5.31 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,500 | 33.84 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 48.94 | 5.38 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 45.48 | 4.74 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,100 | 38.88 | 4.27 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,200 | 37.42 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,500 | 25.01 | 5.56 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,800 | 32.19 | 5.55 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,100 | 48.94 | 5.38 |
| Dennis Schroder | SAC | $5,000 | 26.55 | 5.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 44.32 | 5.28 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,200 | 37.42 | 5.20 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,700 | 37.41 | 4.86 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,900 | 33.79 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,500 | 25.01 | 5.56 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $4,400 | 23.80 | 5.41 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $3,700 | 19.57 | 5.29 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,400 | 44.32 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 48.61 | 4.42 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 43.95 | 5.30 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,100 | 42.16 | 5.21 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,200 | 41.33 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,000 | 24.25 | 8.08 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,600 | 30.49 | 5.44 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $4,400 | 23.80 | 5.41 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 43.95 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $3,200 | 41.23 | 12.88 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,000 | 38.60 | 4.83 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,400 | 37.96 | 5.13 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 35.83 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $3,200 | 41.23 | 12.88 |
| Karlo Matkovic | NOP | $3,000 | 24.25 | 8.08 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,600 | 34.81 | 7.57 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 35.49 | 5.46 |
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.