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 | $11,500 | 53.66 | 4.67 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,900 | 49.95 | 5.05 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 48.85 | 4.98 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,700 | 45.70 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $4,300 | 28.10 | 6.53 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | UTA | $3,700 | 22.85 | 6.18 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,900 | 49.95 | 5.05 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,700 | 23.67 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 49.13 | 5.34 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,700 | 42.46 | 4.88 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,100 | 42.29 | 4.65 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,900 | 36.65 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | UTA | $3,700 | 22.85 | 6.18 |
| Will Richard | GSW | $3,500 | 18.75 | 5.36 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 49.13 | 5.34 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,100 | 21.23 | 5.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,100 | 42.29 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,500 | 35.07 | 4.68 |
| Paul George | PHI | $6,800 | 32.91 | 4.84 |
| Norman Powell | MIA | $7,000 | 32.88 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $3,300 | 17.18 | 5.21 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,100 | 21.23 | 5.18 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,200 | 31.57 | 5.09 |
| Marcus Smart | LAL | $4,700 | 23.32 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 46.52 | 5.17 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,400 | 46.17 | 4.91 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 43.35 | 4.52 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 39.24 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,700 | 35.01 | 5.23 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,000 | 46.52 | 5.17 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIA | $5,700 | 28.70 | 5.04 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $4,800 | 23.81 | 4.96 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,000 | 43.77 | 4.38 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,600 | 43.35 | 4.52 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 38.63 | 4.83 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,500 | 37.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,400 | 28.94 | 5.36 |
| Luke Kornet | SAS | $4,100 | 21.86 | 5.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,700 | 35.01 | 5.23 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $5,500 | 28.40 | 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.