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 | $10,700 | 50.65 | 4.73 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,300 | 47.85 | 5.15 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 46.67 | 4.71 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 46.54 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,200 | 29.35 | 5.64 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,400 | 24.23 | 5.51 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $6,600 | 36.30 | 5.50 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 38.76 | 5.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 46.54 | 5.17 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,200 | 43.98 | 5.36 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,800 | 42.62 | 5.46 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,700 | 40.66 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,400 | 24.23 | 5.51 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,800 | 42.62 | 5.46 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,100 | 38.76 | 5.46 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $6,200 | 33.28 | 5.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 54.49 | 5.34 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 40.15 | 4.56 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,100 | 37.71 | 4.66 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $6,900 | 36.08 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,000 | 28.52 | 5.70 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,300 | 18.09 | 5.48 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $6,200 | 33.28 | 5.37 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 54.49 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,200 | 54.49 | 5.34 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,900 | 46.12 | 5.18 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $8,300 | 41.54 | 5.00 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 40.15 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,000 | 28.52 | 5.70 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,800 | 32.24 | 5.56 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,600 | 25.33 | 5.51 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,500 | 19.23 | 5.50 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,100 | 56.64 | 5.10 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 55.10 | 5.25 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,000 | 47.42 | 4.74 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $9,800 | 45.99 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,800 | 39.23 | 5.77 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $5,800 | 32.24 | 5.56 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,000 | 27.58 | 5.52 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,500 | 19.23 | 5.50 |
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.