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 | $10,700 | 46.00 | 4.30 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 44.32 | 4.34 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 39.57 | 4.50 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,500 | 36.71 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,700 | 32.34 | 5.67 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,000 | 36.28 | 5.18 |
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $5,300 | 27.07 | 5.11 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,600 | 23.37 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 42.76 | 4.75 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 41.90 | 4.32 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 39.57 | 4.50 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,500 | 36.45 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,700 | 32.34 | 5.67 |
| Cedric Coward | MEM | $5,400 | 29.19 | 5.41 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,000 | 15.73 | 5.24 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,300 | 16.94 | 5.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,000 | 45.54 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 42.76 | 4.75 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,200 | 39.47 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,000 | 33.50 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $5,100 | 27.24 | 5.34 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,000 | 15.73 | 5.24 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,300 | 16.94 | 5.13 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,400 | 26.98 | 5.00 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,500 | 47.03 | 4.48 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 46.74 | 4.25 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 45.98 | 4.84 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,500 | 42.19 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DEN | $5,100 | 27.24 | 5.34 |
| Saddiq Bey | NOP | $5,400 | 26.98 | 5.00 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $5,000 | 24.92 | 4.98 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,200 | 35.77 | 4.97 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 45.98 | 4.84 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,700 | 37.99 | 4.37 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 35.97 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,200 | 35.77 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $4,200 | 22.73 | 5.41 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $5,500 | 29.21 | 5.31 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,700 | 34.13 | 5.09 |
| Mark Williams | PHX | $5,300 | 26.85 | 5.07 |
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.