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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 49.61 | 5.01 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 48.05 | 5.06 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $10,000 | 46.84 | 4.68 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,300 | 44.54 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Lawson | TOR | $3,000 | 17.48 | 5.83 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,600 | 32.37 | 5.78 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,300 | 44.54 | 5.37 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,700 | 24.71 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 48.13 | 5.12 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,000 | 40.44 | 5.06 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,600 | 39.16 | 5.15 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 34.37 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $3,500 | 26.02 | 7.43 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $5,000 | 26.31 | 5.26 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,600 | 39.16 | 5.15 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 48.13 | 5.12 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 50.36 | 5.47 |
| Cooper Flagg | DAL | $8,300 | 44.54 | 5.37 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,900 | 44.31 | 4.98 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $7,700 | 34.53 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $3,500 | 26.02 | 7.43 |
| AJ Lawson | TOR | $3,000 | 17.48 | 5.83 |
| Ace Bailey | UTA | $5,000 | 27.63 | 5.53 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,200 | 50.36 | 5.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 44.77 | 5.27 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 40.25 | 4.68 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,700 | 38.41 | 4.41 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,400 | 38.14 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,100 | 16.74 | 5.40 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 44.77 | 5.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,600 | 34.78 | 5.27 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $4,200 | 22.00 | 5.24 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,300 | 44.31 | 4.76 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,700 | 43.20 | 4.97 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,600 | 40.25 | 4.68 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 38.32 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $3,700 | 23.61 | 6.38 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,700 | 26.92 | 5.73 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,100 | 23.39 | 5.71 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $4,200 | 22.00 | 5.24 |
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.