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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,300 | 47.83 | 4.64 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 44.30 | 4.66 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,300 | 36.77 | 4.43 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 35.82 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,800 | 25.15 | 5.24 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 35.82 | 5.19 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $3,600 | 17.76 | 4.93 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,100 | 34.87 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,300 | 36.77 | 4.43 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 35.43 | 4.99 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,100 | 34.87 | 4.91 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,400 | 33.62 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,800 | 25.15 | 5.24 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 35.43 | 4.99 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,100 | 34.87 | 4.91 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $7,200 | 33.57 | 4.66 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,800 | 42.11 | 4.78 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 35.43 | 4.99 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 34.08 | 3.87 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,400 | 33.62 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 35.43 | 4.99 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,800 | 42.11 | 4.78 |
| Norman Powell | LAC | $7,200 | 33.57 | 4.66 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,400 | 33.62 | 4.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,800 | 42.11 | 4.78 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 41.12 | 4.90 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 38.13 | 5.15 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,800 | 34.08 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 38.13 | 5.15 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 41.12 | 4.90 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,800 | 42.11 | 4.78 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | BKN | $4,600 | 21.51 | 4.68 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,400 | 51.68 | 4.53 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 41.19 | 4.96 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 38.13 | 5.15 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,000 | 37.89 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,000 | 37.89 | 5.41 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,400 | 38.13 | 5.15 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,700 | 29.12 | 5.11 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 41.19 | 4.96 |
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.