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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 59.02 | 5.62 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,000 | 53.11 | 4.43 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 49.67 | 5.28 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,700 | 48.64 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | WAS | $4,600 | 27.07 | 5.89 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 59.02 | 5.62 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,300 | 40.19 | 5.51 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 49.67 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,900 | 47.30 | 4.78 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 42.21 | 5.15 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,500 | 37.84 | 5.05 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $7,600 | 36.36 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $5,400 | 29.26 | 5.42 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $3,600 | 18.84 | 5.23 |
| Coby White | CHI | $3,600 | 18.75 | 5.21 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $6,900 | 35.76 | 5.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $9,100 | 46.24 | 5.08 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,400 | 46.16 | 5.50 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,700 | 42.21 | 4.85 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $8,200 | 42.21 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SAS | $4,000 | 23.76 | 5.94 |
| David Roddy | MEM | $3,200 | 18.26 | 5.71 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $8,400 | 46.16 | 5.50 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $5,400 | 29.26 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 56.32 | 4.77 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $9,300 | 46.06 | 4.95 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,800 | 43.26 | 4.92 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,700 | 42.21 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SAS | $4,000 | 23.76 | 5.94 |
| David Roddy | MEM | $3,200 | 18.26 | 5.71 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,400 | 22.81 | 5.19 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $5,700 | 28.76 | 5.05 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 60.90 | 5.30 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 59.90 | 5.12 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 56.32 | 4.77 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,400 | 45.44 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | SAS | $6,400 | 36.18 | 5.65 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,600 | 30.73 | 5.49 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 60.90 | 5.30 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $7,400 | 39.08 | 5.28 |
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.