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 | $10,500 | 51.37 | 4.89 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,000 | 50.07 | 5.01 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 49.20 | 4.78 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $8,500 | 43.43 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,200 | 26.87 | 6.40 |
| Cole Anthony | MIL | $1,000 | 6.35 | 6.35 |
| Keaton Wallace | ATL | $1,000 | 6.02 | 6.02 |
| Luke Kennard | ATL | $2,400 | 13.57 | 5.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,800 | 42.02 | 4.29 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 38.94 | 4.42 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,000 | 35.76 | 5.11 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 35.11 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | MIL | $1,000 | 6.65 | 6.65 |
| Dylan Harper | SAS | $4,200 | 26.87 | 6.40 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $1,600 | 9.67 | 6.05 |
| Luke Kennard | ATL | $2,400 | 13.57 | 5.65 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,100 | 47.62 | 4.71 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,100 | 35.29 | 4.36 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 35.11 | 5.24 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,000 | 34.65 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Harris | MIL | $1,000 | 6.65 | 6.65 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $1,600 | 9.67 | 6.05 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $5,300 | 31.50 | 5.94 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,700 | 35.11 | 5.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 57.69 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $11,400 | 45.00 | 3.95 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,700 | 38.06 | 4.94 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,100 | 35.29 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Newell | ATL | $1,000 | 7.20 | 7.20 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,800 | 24.55 | 6.46 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $5,300 | 31.50 | 5.94 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,300 | 22.77 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,800 | 53.68 | 5.48 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,800 | 43.58 | 4.95 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 39.75 | 4.23 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,700 | 38.02 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Newell | ATL | $1,000 | 7.20 | 7.20 |
| Jericho Sims | MIL | $1,000 | 6.37 | 6.37 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,200 | 25.76 | 6.13 |
| Luke Kornet | SAS | $4,300 | 24.51 | 5.70 |
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.