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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,500 | 49.73 | 5.23 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,500 | 38.09 | 5.08 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,300 | 35.00 | 4.79 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | $7,400 | 34.49 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,900 | 27.04 | 5.52 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,600 | 24.64 | 5.36 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,300 | 28.29 | 5.34 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,500 | 49.73 | 5.23 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 46.54 | 5.00 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,500 | 38.09 | 5.08 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,300 | 35.00 | 4.79 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,300 | 28.29 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | $4,900 | 27.04 | 5.52 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,300 | 28.29 | 5.34 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $7,500 | 38.09 | 5.08 |
| Dalano Banton | POR | $3,500 | 17.79 | 5.08 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,900 | 34.97 | 4.43 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,300 | 27.34 | 4.34 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $5,800 | 26.04 | 4.49 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,100 | 21.80 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Jackson Jr. | MIL | $3,500 | 17.03 | 4.86 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,300 | 20.65 | 4.80 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $5,800 | 26.04 | 4.49 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,900 | 34.97 | 4.43 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.62 | 4.83 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 38.50 | 4.70 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,900 | 34.97 | 4.43 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $6,800 | 31.29 | 4.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,600 | 27.97 | 4.99 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.62 | 4.83 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 38.50 | 4.70 |
| John Collins | UTA | $6,500 | 30.01 | 4.62 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,100 | 53.62 | 4.83 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,500 | 52.68 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,500 | 42.88 | 5.05 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 38.50 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,200 | 37.61 | 5.22 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 29.15 | 5.11 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,500 | 42.88 | 5.05 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,500 | 52.68 | 5.02 |
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.