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 | $12,200 | 53.35 | 4.37 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,500 | 45.00 | 4.74 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 44.93 | 4.28 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 44.41 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,600 | 30.57 | 5.46 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,800 | 25.52 | 5.32 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,200 | 31.90 | 5.15 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,100 | 36.56 | 5.15 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 44.48 | 4.59 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,000 | 38.50 | 4.81 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $7,800 | 35.58 | 4.56 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,200 | 35.45 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,600 | 30.57 | 5.46 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,800 | 25.52 | 5.32 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,400 | 22.20 | 5.05 |
| Anthony Black | ORL | $7,200 | 35.45 | 4.92 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 46.07 | 4.75 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,100 | 45.26 | 4.97 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $6,900 | 34.65 | 5.02 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,100 | 34.08 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,100 | 34.08 | 5.59 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $6,100 | 32.80 | 5.38 |
| Jake LaRavia | LAL | $4,400 | 22.20 | 5.05 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $6,900 | 34.65 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,400 | 43.45 | 4.62 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,200 | 42.86 | 4.66 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,800 | 40.83 | 4.64 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,400 | 36.37 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $6,100 | 32.80 | 5.38 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,400 | 23.59 | 5.36 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $6,200 | 32.57 | 5.25 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,200 | 16.55 | 5.17 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 55.01 | 4.58 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,100 | 45.47 | 4.50 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 40.24 | 5.09 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $8,400 | 39.09 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley III | WAS | $4,300 | 25.14 | 5.85 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $4,400 | 24.71 | 5.62 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,400 | 23.59 | 5.36 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $3,200 | 16.55 | 5.17 |
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.