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 | $12,000 | 65.02 | 5.42 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 57.11 | 5.44 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,700 | 47.94 | 4.94 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 45.11 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $4,100 | 31.93 | 7.79 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | BKN | $4,200 | 23.51 | 5.60 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,500 | 57.11 | 5.44 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,000 | 65.02 | 5.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 45.11 | 4.65 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,500 | 43.04 | 5.06 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 37.27 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,400 | 37.20 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $4,100 | 31.93 | 7.79 |
| Dennis Smith Jr. | BKN | $4,200 | 23.51 | 5.60 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,700 | 35.92 | 5.36 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,600 | 24.51 | 5.33 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,600 | 42.94 | 4.99 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,600 | 40.48 | 5.33 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 39.73 | 4.79 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,500 | 39.20 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,700 | 30.86 | 5.41 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,600 | 40.48 | 5.33 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,600 | 24.51 | 5.33 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,500 | 39.20 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 62.74 | 5.50 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,400 | 44.62 | 5.31 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,500 | 44.47 | 4.68 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 42.95 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 62.74 | 5.50 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 42.95 | 5.44 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,200 | 28.22 | 5.43 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,100 | 32.67 | 5.36 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 62.74 | 5.50 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,000 | 43.59 | 4.84 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,900 | 42.95 | 5.44 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,800 | 42.54 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Drummond | CHI | $5,000 | 36.39 | 7.28 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 62.74 | 5.50 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 37.91 | 5.49 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $7,800 | 42.54 | 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.