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 | $9,600 | 51.15 | 5.33 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,900 | 47.09 | 4.76 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 45.06 | 5.06 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,600 | 42.01 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,600 | 51.15 | 5.33 |
| Chris Paul | PHX | $7,500 | 38.45 | 5.13 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 45.06 | 5.06 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | BKN | $7,900 | 39.85 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,900 | 47.09 | 4.76 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,000 | 40.16 | 5.02 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,300 | 39.98 | 4.82 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,700 | 28.01 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,500 | 23.78 | 5.28 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $8,000 | 40.16 | 5.02 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,700 | 28.01 | 4.91 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,300 | 39.98 | 4.82 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $8,200 | 35.15 | 4.29 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,300 | 35.14 | 4.81 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $7,600 | 33.34 | 4.39 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 33.34 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 33.34 | 5.21 |
| Jordan Nwora | IND | $4,700 | 23.69 | 5.04 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,000 | 29.60 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,700 | 28.01 | 4.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.31 | 4.69 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,400 | 38.15 | 4.54 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 37.68 | 5.31 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,300 | 35.14 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,100 | 37.68 | 5.31 |
| Jordan Nwora | IND | $4,700 | 23.69 | 5.04 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 30.78 | 4.96 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $4,100 | 20.26 | 4.94 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 56.31 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 56.23 | 4.85 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 51.34 | 5.08 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,400 | 38.99 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHX | $7,400 | 38.99 | 5.27 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,100 | 51.34 | 5.08 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 19.23 | 5.06 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.21 | 5.03 |
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.