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 | $12,100 | 65.12 | 5.38 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 50.82 | 5.24 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 50.37 | 5.30 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,800 | 49.96 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Anthony | ORL | $3,700 | 23.11 | 6.25 |
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $4,900 | 29.75 | 6.07 |
| Alec Burks | NYK | $4,800 | 29.01 | 6.04 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $4,200 | 24.48 | 5.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,700 | 50.82 | 5.24 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,800 | 49.96 | 5.10 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,900 | 47.57 | 5.35 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $8,100 | 41.18 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $3,500 | 23.63 | 6.75 |
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $4,900 | 29.75 | 6.07 |
| Alec Burks | NYK | $4,800 | 29.01 | 6.04 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,200 | 24.56 | 5.85 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,600 | 50.78 | 5.29 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,800 | 45.56 | 5.18 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,200 | 42.14 | 5.14 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 41.84 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $3,500 | 23.63 | 6.75 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,800 | 23.52 | 6.19 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,700 | 28.23 | 6.01 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,200 | 24.56 | 5.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,900 | 53.24 | 5.38 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,600 | 50.78 | 5.29 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,200 | 46.92 | 5.10 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,800 | 45.56 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,100 | 22.30 | 7.19 |
| Royce O’Neale | PHX | $3,800 | 23.52 | 6.19 |
| Herbert Jones | NOP | $4,700 | 28.23 | 6.01 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $6,900 | 39.20 | 5.68 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 60.59 | 5.36 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 57.60 | 5.70 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,000 | 55.36 | 5.54 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $9,200 | 46.92 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,100 | 22.30 | 7.19 |
| Bruno Fernando | ATL | $3,600 | 24.07 | 6.69 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $3,700 | 22.72 | 6.14 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,100 | 57.60 | 5.70 |
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.