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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,800 | 48.86 | 4.99 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,100 | 40.20 | 4.96 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,200 | 40.10 | 4.89 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,700 | 38.18 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,100 | 30.92 | 5.07 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,800 | 48.86 | 4.99 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,100 | 40.20 | 4.96 |
| Collin Sexton | CHA | $4,700 | 22.99 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 42.61 | 4.79 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,000 | 37.12 | 4.64 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,300 | 35.83 | 4.32 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $8,200 | 34.24 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,800 | 33.22 | 5.73 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $3,000 | 15.81 | 5.27 |
| Kon Knueppel | CHA | $6,400 | 32.41 | 5.06 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $4,400 | 21.96 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 42.61 | 4.79 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,600 | 34.41 | 4.53 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $7,900 | 34.04 | 4.31 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,800 | 33.67 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Konchar | MEM | $1,000 | 9.91 | 9.91 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | MEM | $3,000 | 15.81 | 5.27 |
| Vince Williams Jr. | MEM | $4,400 | 21.96 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,800 | 32.59 | 4.79 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 50.05 | 5.50 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $10,800 | 48.04 | 4.45 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.29 | 4.82 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,700 | 40.39 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,200 | 17.85 | 5.58 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,100 | 50.05 | 5.50 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.29 | 4.82 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $6,900 | 32.82 | 4.76 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.29 | 4.82 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 37.39 | 4.50 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,400 | 36.54 | 4.35 |
| Derik Queen | NOP | $7,000 | 32.72 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $2,200 | 13.74 | 6.25 |
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $2,800 | 16.04 | 5.73 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $4,800 | 26.83 | 5.59 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,100 | 26.34 | 5.16 |
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.