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 | $9,400 | 48.89 | 5.20 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 45.03 | 5.06 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 44.48 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 43.13 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | MEM | $4,100 | 29.62 | 7.23 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,700 | 36.18 | 6.35 |
| Marcus Smart | MEM | $4,400 | 25.76 | 5.86 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $4,300 | 23.14 | 5.38 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,900 | 44.48 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,000 | 43.13 | 4.79 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,200 | 41.16 | 4.47 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $7,400 | 38.10 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $3,600 | 21.18 | 5.88 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 35.21 | 5.87 |
| Marcus Smart | MEM | $4,400 | 25.76 | 5.86 |
| Devin Vassell | SAS | $5,300 | 28.92 | 5.46 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | PHI | $7,800 | 38.37 | 4.92 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $7,200 | 37.27 | 5.18 |
| DeMar DeRozan | SAC | $7,800 | 37.18 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,700 | 35.34 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $3,500 | 25.57 | 7.31 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $3,600 | 21.18 | 5.88 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 35.21 | 5.87 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,300 | 30.50 | 5.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.81 | 4.94 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,200 | 40.72 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 40.04 | 6.67 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,300 | 39.50 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 40.04 | 6.67 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,400 | 31.46 | 5.83 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,300 | 30.50 | 5.75 |
| Brandon Clarke | MEM | $4,200 | 23.60 | 5.62 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 69.57 | 5.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.81 | 4.94 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,300 | 55.64 | 5.40 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,600 | 51.66 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,300 | 34.18 | 6.45 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,400 | 26.37 | 5.99 |
| Jay Huff | MEM | $3,200 | 18.84 | 5.89 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 69.57 | 5.66 |
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.