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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,400 | 51.47 | 4.95 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,400 | 47.34 | 5.64 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,600 | 45.42 | 5.28 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 42.60 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Exum | DAL | $3,600 | 26.87 | 7.46 |
| Patrick Beverley | MIL | $3,600 | 23.29 | 6.47 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,400 | 47.34 | 5.64 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,900 | 31.80 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,400 | 47.34 | 5.64 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,800 | 42.60 | 4.84 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,500 | 41.11 | 4.84 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,900 | 39.41 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Exum | DAL | $3,600 | 26.87 | 7.46 |
| Patrick Beverley | MIL | $3,600 | 23.29 | 6.47 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $8,400 | 47.34 | 5.64 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,200 | 28.35 | 5.45 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 50.73 | 5.18 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.59 | 5.31 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 43.30 | 5.28 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $7,900 | 39.41 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,200 | 28.35 | 5.45 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 39.37 | 5.39 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.59 | 5.31 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 43.30 | 5.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.82 | 5.16 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 50.73 | 5.18 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,500 | 45.80 | 4.82 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.59 | 5.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,200 | 43.74 | 5.33 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,400 | 44.59 | 5.31 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 43.30 | 5.28 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 50.73 | 5.18 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.82 | 5.16 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,200 | 43.74 | 5.33 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,700 | 41.58 | 5.40 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,500 | 40.59 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,900 | 27.87 | 5.69 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,700 | 41.58 | 5.40 |
| Kyle Kuzma | WAS | $8,200 | 43.74 | 5.33 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,400 | 58.82 | 5.16 |
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.