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 | $12,500 | 68.92 | 5.51 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 43.58 | 4.74 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 43.23 | 5.21 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,600 | 42.38 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,500 | 68.92 | 5.51 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $6,600 | 35.99 | 5.45 |
| Tre Jones | SAS | $5,600 | 29.37 | 5.24 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 43.23 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 48.89 | 4.99 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 43.58 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $8,100 | 39.82 | 4.92 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,700 | 36.07 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $5,000 | 30.49 | 6.10 |
| Jordan Poole | WAS | $6,600 | 35.99 | 5.45 |
| Johnny Davis | WAS | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 48.89 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 48.89 | 4.99 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,400 | 36.67 | 4.37 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,700 | 36.07 | 4.68 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,100 | 34.12 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $5,000 | 30.49 | 6.10 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $5,400 | 32.04 | 5.93 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $5,800 | 31.17 | 5.37 |
| Johnny Davis | WAS | $3,600 | 19.14 | 5.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,700 | 44.53 | 5.12 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,000 | 44.27 | 4.92 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,400 | 36.67 | 4.37 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,900 | 33.67 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | $5,400 | 32.04 | 5.93 |
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | WAS | $4,000 | 23.18 | 5.80 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SAS | $5,800 | 31.17 | 5.37 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,700 | 44.53 | 5.12 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,100 | 57.50 | 4.75 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,600 | 52.80 | 4.98 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,900 | 33.67 | 4.88 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 32.69 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dereck Lively II | DAL | $4,000 | 22.56 | 5.64 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,400 | 28.72 | 5.32 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,600 | 52.80 | 4.98 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 32.69 | 4.95 |
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.