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 | $12,000 | 48.95 | 4.08 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,000 | 41.89 | 4.65 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,900 | 40.17 | 4.51 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,300 | 37.91 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $3,800 | 23.69 | 6.23 |
| Marcus Sasser | DET | $3,500 | 20.92 | 5.98 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,100 | 26.64 | 5.22 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $6,900 | 35.19 | 5.10 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 44.43 | 4.58 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $8,600 | 37.30 | 4.34 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 37.24 | 4.84 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $8,000 | 36.98 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | CHI | $5,100 | 26.64 | 5.22 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $6,000 | 29.46 | 4.91 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $5,200 | 25.38 | 4.88 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,700 | 37.24 | 4.84 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 44.43 | 4.58 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $9,000 | 40.89 | 4.54 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $8,000 | 36.98 | 4.62 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,900 | 36.62 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $4,800 | 25.95 | 5.41 |
| Ousmane Dieng | MIL | $3,900 | 19.69 | 5.05 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $6,000 | 29.46 | 4.91 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,800 | 23.43 | 4.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,500 | 41.62 | 3.96 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,800 | 41.37 | 4.22 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 39.16 | 4.50 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 38.77 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myron Gardner | MIA | $3,700 | 21.86 | 5.91 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | CHI | $5,000 | 27.16 | 5.43 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | $4,800 | 25.95 | 5.41 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $6,100 | 30.79 | 5.05 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,800 | 47.76 | 4.42 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,300 | 41.17 | 4.43 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 39.98 | 4.76 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 38.77 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | CHI | $5,000 | 27.16 | 5.43 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,800 | 24.68 | 5.14 |
| Precious Achiuwa | SAC | $6,100 | 30.79 | 5.05 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,200 | 20.79 | 4.95 |
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.