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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 47.17 | 5.24 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,700 | 46.62 | 3.98 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,000 | 40.94 | 4.55 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,800 | 37.43 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Small | MEM | $3,500 | 21.63 | 6.18 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,300 | 23.64 | 5.50 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 47.17 | 5.24 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,500 | 33.19 | 5.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,400 | 44.74 | 4.76 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 41.57 | 4.38 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $7,800 | 37.36 | 4.79 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 34.66 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,200 | 21.12 | 5.03 |
| Cam Spencer | MEM | $5,500 | 27.36 | 4.98 |
| Taelon Peter | IND | $3,700 | 18.20 | 4.92 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $5,700 | 27.96 | 4.90 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 43.82 | 4.52 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,300 | 41.29 | 4.97 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $6,400 | 34.88 | 5.45 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 34.16 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Mashack | MEM | $3,700 | 23.33 | 6.30 |
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,300 | 24.66 | 5.74 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,400 | 30.11 | 5.58 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,500 | 24.97 | 5.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,500 | 52.55 | 5.01 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,500 | 43.95 | 5.17 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,700 | 42.87 | 4.93 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 41.86 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,500 | 23.31 | 6.66 |
| Khris Middleton | DAL | $4,800 | 30.00 | 6.25 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,000 | 24.08 | 6.02 |
| Gregory Jackson | MEM | $5,400 | 30.11 | 5.58 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 61.56 | 5.13 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 43.29 | 4.71 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,000 | 38.09 | 5.44 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $6,900 | 35.14 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,500 | 23.31 | 6.66 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,000 | 38.09 | 5.44 |
| Kyle Anderson | MEM | $4,200 | 22.75 | 5.42 |
| Lawson Lovering | MEM | $3,000 | 15.67 | 5.22 |
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.