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 | $11,900 | 54.91 | 4.61 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 45.39 | 4.41 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $10,000 | 44.09 | 4.41 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 43.67 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,000 | 21.65 | 5.41 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,600 | 29.91 | 5.34 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,700 | 40.31 | 5.23 |
| Egor Demin | BKN | $4,800 | 24.61 | 5.13 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,900 | 44.35 | 4.48 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,700 | 40.31 | 5.23 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $7,600 | 38.75 | 5.10 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,200 | 37.23 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,300 | 22.54 | 5.24 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,700 | 40.31 | 5.23 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $7,600 | 38.75 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,300 | 43.77 | 4.71 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,400 | 43.67 | 4.65 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,600 | 34.00 | 4.47 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,000 | 27.03 | 5.41 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,300 | 22.54 | 5.24 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,800 | 19.50 | 5.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,500 | 44.21 | 4.65 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,900 | 42.31 | 4.75 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,200 | 40.94 | 4.45 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,800 | 38.38 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,000 | 27.03 | 5.41 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,500 | 23.64 | 5.25 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,500 | 23.29 | 5.17 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,800 | 19.50 | 5.13 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 47.90 | 3.83 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,400 | 38.46 | 4.58 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $7,900 | 38.07 | 4.82 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,500 | 36.18 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,500 | 23.64 | 5.25 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,500 | 23.29 | 5.17 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,300 | 21.19 | 4.93 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $5,800 | 28.53 | 4.92 |
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.