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 | 50.06 | 4.81 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,600 | 48.47 | 4.57 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 48.16 | 5.07 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 46.11 | 5.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Butler | WAS | $2,000 | 16.97 | 8.49 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $4,600 | 32.44 | 7.05 |
| Johnny Davis | WAS | $1,000 | 6.34 | 6.34 |
| Tyus Jones | PHX | $5,300 | 30.38 | 5.73 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,200 | 48.06 | 5.22 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 46.11 | 5.56 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,200 | 40.79 | 4.97 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,200 | 39.47 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Davis | WAS | $1,000 | 6.34 | 6.34 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $3,500 | 19.81 | 5.66 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $8,300 | 46.11 | 5.56 |
| Alec Burks | MIA | $2,600 | 14.39 | 5.53 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,200 | 57.30 | 5.12 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,300 | 42.61 | 5.84 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,600 | 40.40 | 5.32 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $9,600 | 39.60 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $1,000 | 9.48 | 9.48 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $1,000 | 8.95 | 8.95 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,400 | 22.52 | 6.62 |
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $2,000 | 12.03 | 6.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 58.09 | 5.38 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $11,200 | 57.30 | 5.12 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,800 | 44.50 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,600 | 40.40 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Baldwin Jr. | WAS | $1,000 | 11.40 | 11.40 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $1,000 | 9.48 | 9.48 |
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $1,000 | 8.95 | 8.95 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $1,000 | 7.38 | 7.38 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 63.62 | 5.58 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,800 | 58.09 | 5.38 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,500 | 54.14 | 5.16 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,600 | 51.88 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | WAS | $1,000 | 11.97 | 11.97 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $1,000 | 7.38 | 7.38 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $1,800 | 13.14 | 7.30 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,900 | 39.05 | 5.66 |
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.