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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 50.70 | 5.23 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,900 | 50.58 | 5.11 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 49.25 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,300 | 43.56 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | NOP | $3,100 | 22.98 | 7.41 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,400 | 28.63 | 6.51 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,600 | 26.45 | 5.75 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,800 | 31.11 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 50.70 | 5.23 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,600 | 49.25 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,300 | 43.56 | 5.25 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,500 | 40.14 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,400 | 28.63 | 6.51 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,600 | 27.33 | 5.94 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,600 | 26.45 | 5.75 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $6,000 | 33.62 | 5.60 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,200 | 43.94 | 5.36 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,900 | 40.70 | 5.15 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,500 | 40.14 | 5.35 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $7,300 | 37.87 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | NOP | $3,100 | 22.98 | 7.41 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $4,600 | 27.33 | 5.94 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | DAL | $6,000 | 33.62 | 5.60 |
| Cody Martin | CHA | $4,400 | 23.79 | 5.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 58.87 | 5.12 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,200 | 50.40 | 5.48 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,100 | 46.65 | 5.13 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,400 | 44.79 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,500 | 22.28 | 6.37 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,200 | 50.40 | 5.48 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,200 | 44.70 | 5.45 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,100 | 44.15 | 5.45 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 58.87 | 5.12 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,200 | 50.40 | 5.48 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 46.71 | 5.43 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 46.61 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,500 | 22.28 | 6.37 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 34.10 | 5.78 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | NOP | $3,700 | 21.16 | 5.72 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NOP | $6,300 | 34.86 | 5.53 |
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.