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 | $11,700 | 55.43 | 4.74 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,000 | 49.49 | 4.50 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 47.09 | 4.40 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,100 | 45.74 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $4,700 | 27.80 | 5.91 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,400 | 19.52 | 5.74 |
| Kam Jones | IND | $3,600 | 20.42 | 5.67 |
| Tyler Kolek | NYK | $1,000 | 5.62 | 5.62 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 48.41 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 46.48 | 4.79 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 43.92 | 4.57 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | $8,700 | 40.66 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | MEM | $3,800 | 26.79 | 7.05 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,000 | 20.99 | 7.00 |
| Taelon Peter | IND | $1,200 | 8.08 | 6.73 |
| Rayan Rupert | MEM | $2,600 | 16.59 | 6.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,800 | 48.41 | 4.94 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 46.48 | 4.79 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | BKN | $8,600 | 37.65 | 4.38 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,400 | 37.36 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Bryant | SAS | $1,000 | 7.80 | 7.80 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,000 | 20.99 | 7.00 |
| Taelon Peter | IND | $1,200 | 8.08 | 6.73 |
| Rayan Rupert | MEM | $2,600 | 16.59 | 6.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,500 | 48.28 | 4.60 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,100 | 41.27 | 4.54 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,600 | 40.32 | 4.69 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,500 | 39.95 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $2,800 | 19.78 | 7.06 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NYK | $1,000 | 6.01 | 6.01 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,500 | 25.11 | 5.58 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,000 | 22.01 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 61.39 | 4.91 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $12,000 | 45.98 | 3.83 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 41.41 | 5.05 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,300 | 40.63 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $2,800 | 19.78 | 7.06 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,300 | 32.29 | 6.09 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $4,500 | 25.11 | 5.58 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,300 | 40.63 | 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.