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 | $10,900 | 48.32 | 4.43 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,100 | 44.65 | 4.91 |
| James Harden | CLE | $9,200 | 41.65 | 4.53 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $8,900 | 39.90 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,300 | 25.78 | 5.99 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,300 | 19.34 | 5.86 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $3,700 | 20.04 | 5.42 |
| Jose Alvarado | NYK | $3,200 | 16.40 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 42.61 | 4.49 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 41.99 | 4.42 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,900 | 37.56 | 4.22 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,600 | 36.58 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,300 | 25.78 | 5.99 |
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $3,200 | 17.59 | 5.50 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $3,700 | 20.04 | 5.42 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,400 | 33.22 | 5.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,700 | 47.27 | 4.87 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.47 | 4.71 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 41.16 | 4.68 |
| Matas Buzelis | CHI | $7,300 | 33.87 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 25.84 | 6.46 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,600 | 20.49 | 5.69 |
| Kobe Sanders | LAC | $3,200 | 17.59 | 5.50 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,000 | 21.17 | 5.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,800 | 41.16 | 4.68 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,200 | 37.85 | 4.62 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 37.85 | 4.45 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $7,700 | 36.69 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 25.84 | 6.46 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,600 | 20.49 | 5.69 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,000 | 21.17 | 5.29 |
| Khris Middleton | DAL | $4,800 | 25.36 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,200 | 37.85 | 4.62 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 37.02 | 4.69 |
| Kyle Filipowski | UTA | $7,700 | 36.69 | 4.76 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,600 | 35.95 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,000 | 27.57 | 6.89 |
| Marvin Bagley III | DAL | $4,400 | 26.05 | 5.92 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,100 | 22.20 | 5.42 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,500 | 23.96 | 5.32 |
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.