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 | $10,300 | 46.97 | 4.56 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,100 | 46.30 | 5.09 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,600 | 44.85 | 4.67 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,000 | 43.10 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $6,000 | 36.11 | 6.02 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $7,300 | 39.14 | 5.36 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,600 | 23.67 | 5.15 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $7,200 | 36.98 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 46.12 | 4.85 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 43.03 | 4.44 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 39.55 | 4.60 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 37.64 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egor Demin | BKN | $4,900 | 24.69 | 5.04 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,800 | 19.11 | 5.03 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,700 | 33.50 | 5.00 |
| VJ Edgecombe | PHI | $6,500 | 32.05 | 4.93 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 47.05 | 4.75 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 43.03 | 4.44 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,600 | 39.55 | 4.60 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 38.97 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker | IND | $5,900 | 33.59 | 5.69 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $3,800 | 20.09 | 5.29 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,300 | 32.78 | 5.20 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,800 | 19.11 | 5.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,400 | 51.74 | 4.98 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $9,100 | 42.56 | 4.68 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 40.65 | 4.42 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 39.91 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarace Walker | IND | $5,900 | 33.59 | 5.69 |
| Dominick Barlow | PHI | $4,000 | 22.01 | 5.50 |
| Micah Potter | IND | $3,900 | 21.25 | 5.45 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $5,200 | 27.83 | 5.35 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 59.74 | 5.02 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,500 | 53.31 | 5.08 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 40.65 | 4.42 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,900 | 39.10 | 6.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,900 | 39.10 | 6.63 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $4,300 | 24.89 | 5.79 |
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $4,300 | 24.91 | 5.79 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $4,800 | 26.73 | 5.57 |
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.