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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,700 | 49.10 | 5.06 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 43.71 | 4.60 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 43.35 | 4.52 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,200 | 32.78 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,700 | 49.10 | 5.06 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $6,300 | 31.09 | 4.93 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,400 | 26.54 | 4.91 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,900 | 24.05 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 43.35 | 4.52 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $7,200 | 32.78 | 4.55 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,700 | 31.15 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Clarkson | UTA | $5,600 | 29.28 | 5.23 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $5,100 | 25.59 | 5.02 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
| Julian Champagnie | SAS | $4,600 | 22.78 | 4.95 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,100 | 43.49 | 4.78 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,900 | 42.90 | 4.82 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $5,100 | 25.59 | 5.02 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | $4,600 | 22.97 | 4.99 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $9,100 | 43.49 | 4.78 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,900 | 42.90 | 4.82 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 37.15 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 52.40 | 5.19 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $6,300 | 32.43 | 5.15 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 25.29 | 5.06 |
| Tobias Harris | DET | $6,200 | 31.33 | 5.05 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $11,100 | 51.71 | 4.66 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $8,100 | 43.79 | 5.41 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 37.15 | 4.48 |
| John Collins | UTA | $7,200 | 33.03 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $8,100 | 43.79 | 5.41 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $5,000 | 25.29 | 5.06 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,300 | 26.68 | 5.03 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 32.24 | 4.88 |
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.