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 | 45.70 | 4.57 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 43.01 | 4.78 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 36.88 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHX | $4,400 | 20.70 | 4.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 36.88 | 4.44 |
| Jalen Green | PHX | $7,300 | 32.94 | 4.51 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $6,900 | 29.33 | 4.25 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,500 | 18.24 | 5.21 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,000 | 23.23 | 4.65 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
| Duncan Robinson | DET | $4,200 | 18.98 | 4.52 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 30.76 | 4.59 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,900 | 26.29 | 4.46 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $6,300 | 25.67 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 30.76 | 4.59 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | $5,800 | 26.50 | 4.57 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $5,900 | 26.29 | 4.46 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,500 | 20.01 | 4.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 41.78 | 4.92 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,200 | 34.13 | 5.51 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,700 | 33.73 | 4.38 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,100 | 31.10 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,200 | 34.13 | 5.51 |
| Dillon Brooks | PHX | $6,100 | 31.10 | 5.10 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,500 | 41.78 | 4.92 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 26.39 | 4.80 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.83 | 5.03 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 36.65 | 4.89 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 31.97 | 4.92 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 26.39 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.83 | 5.03 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 31.97 | 4.92 |
| Oso Ighodaro | PHX | $4,900 | 24.10 | 4.92 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 36.65 | 4.89 |
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.