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 | $10,500 | 51.21 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 48.20 | 5.30 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 45.22 | 4.76 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 45.06 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter Jr. | CLE | $3,500 | 23.10 | 6.60 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,500 | 27.69 | 6.15 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,100 | 40.56 | 5.71 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 36.92 | 5.43 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 42.18 | 4.79 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 41.87 | 4.55 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 37.41 | 5.27 |
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 36.92 | 5.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White | CHI | $6,800 | 36.92 | 5.43 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $5,600 | 29.62 | 5.29 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 37.41 | 5.27 |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | NOP | $6,600 | 34.10 | 5.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | PHI | $8,100 | 38.40 | 4.74 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,000 | 37.97 | 4.22 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 37.41 | 5.27 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,300 | 36.19 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,000 | 21.48 | 5.37 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,100 | 37.41 | 5.27 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,600 | 29.52 | 5.27 |
| Jamal Cain | NOP | $3,800 | 19.73 | 5.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.74 | 4.93 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,400 | 42.37 | 5.04 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,900 | 39.05 | 4.94 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,100 | 38.40 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,400 | 26.94 | 6.12 |
| Jake LaRavia | MEM | $4,500 | 24.89 | 5.53 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,100 | 32.60 | 5.34 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,600 | 29.52 | 5.27 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.74 | 4.93 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 53.76 | 5.72 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,000 | 45.19 | 5.65 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 42.76 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams | POR | $4,400 | 26.94 | 6.12 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,400 | 53.76 | 5.72 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,000 | 45.19 | 5.65 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $3,800 | 20.64 | 5.43 |
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.