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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 50.33 | 4.93 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,000 | 46.99 | 4.70 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 43.01 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 37.09 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,200 | 22.29 | 5.31 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,500 | 18.24 | 5.21 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 50.33 | 4.93 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 43.01 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 37.33 | 6.44 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 37.09 | 4.47 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | $7,300 | 33.26 | 4.56 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,900 | 29.33 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 37.33 | 6.44 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,200 | 22.29 | 5.31 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,500 | 18.24 | 5.21 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,000 | 23.23 | 4.65 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 37.33 | 6.44 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 30.76 | 4.59 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,300 | 28.72 | 4.56 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,900 | 26.29 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 37.33 | 6.44 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 30.76 | 4.59 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,300 | 28.72 | 4.56 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,900 | 26.29 | 4.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 41.60 | 4.89 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,700 | 35.93 | 4.67 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,800 | 34.61 | 4.44 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,200 | 34.13 | 5.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,200 | 34.13 | 5.51 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 27.83 | 5.46 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,100 | 31.10 | 5.10 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 27.46 | 4.99 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.83 | 5.03 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 36.45 | 4.86 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 33.03 | 5.08 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 27.83 | 5.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 27.83 | 5.46 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 33.03 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.83 | 5.03 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 27.46 | 4.99 |
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.