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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,300 | 67.02 | 5.93 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,100 | 50.66 | 5.02 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 49.92 | 5.09 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 48.44 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,300 | 67.02 | 5.93 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,700 | 33.48 | 5.87 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $6,700 | 36.55 | 5.45 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,600 | 45.61 | 5.30 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 48.44 | 5.10 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,300 | 45.68 | 4.91 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,600 | 45.61 | 5.30 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,400 | 37.39 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,700 | 32.10 | 5.63 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $6,700 | 36.55 | 5.45 |
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $5,600 | 30.19 | 5.39 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,900 | 26.35 | 5.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 42.44 | 4.94 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 40.58 | 4.77 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,000 | 38.47 | 5.50 |
| Paul George | LAC | $8,400 | 37.39 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,600 | 26.08 | 5.67 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $5,700 | 32.10 | 5.63 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,900 | 21.65 | 5.55 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,000 | 38.47 | 5.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.99 | 5.45 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 51.61 | 5.86 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,200 | 49.92 | 5.43 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,600 | 42.44 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 51.61 | 5.86 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,600 | 26.08 | 5.67 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,900 | 21.65 | 5.55 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,000 | 38.47 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.99 | 5.45 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 51.61 | 5.86 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 47.29 | 5.50 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,800 | 40.78 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $3,900 | 23.59 | 6.05 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 51.61 | 5.86 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 47.29 | 5.50 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 59.99 | 5.45 |
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.