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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 48.87 | 4.79 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 46.57 | 5.23 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,000 | 45.03 | 5.00 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,600 | 44.81 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | SAC | $4,500 | 29.28 | 6.51 |
| Ty Jerome | MEM | $5,800 | 31.40 | 5.41 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,900 | 46.57 | 5.23 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NOP | $4,600 | 23.99 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 46.34 | 4.88 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 44.45 | 4.54 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,700 | 44.04 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 39.44 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,800 | 26.55 | 6.99 |
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,500 | 23.07 | 6.59 |
| Devin Carter | SAC | $4,500 | 29.28 | 6.51 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,500 | 24.57 | 5.46 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $10,000 | 44.48 | 4.45 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 44.45 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,900 | 39.44 | 4.43 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,000 | 36.70 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,800 | 26.55 | 6.99 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $4,500 | 29.66 | 6.59 |
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,500 | 23.07 | 6.59 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,500 | 24.57 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 48.68 | 4.55 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $9,200 | 42.75 | 4.65 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 41.18 | 4.38 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,300 | 41.15 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $4,500 | 29.66 | 6.59 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $3,400 | 22.20 | 6.53 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $3,800 | 24.82 | 6.53 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $4,200 | 24.17 | 5.75 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 60.30 | 4.94 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,900 | 52.55 | 5.31 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 41.18 | 4.38 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 39.91 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,200 | 37.59 | 7.23 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $3,400 | 22.20 | 6.53 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $3,500 | 21.05 | 6.01 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,000 | 27.99 | 5.60 |
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.