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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 51.86 | 5.40 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 40.36 | 4.44 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 40.21 | 4.47 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 39.37 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,500 | 21.71 | 6.20 |
| Marcus Sasser | DET | $3,300 | 19.74 | 5.98 |
| Tyler Kolek | NYK | $3,200 | 18.64 | 5.82 |
| Elfrid Payton | NOP | $3,200 | 18.20 | 5.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,600 | 46.05 | 4.80 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 40.21 | 4.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $8,800 | 38.59 | 4.38 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,100 | 31.25 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sasser | DET | $3,300 | 19.74 | 5.98 |
| Malik Beasley | DET | $5,200 | 30.94 | 5.95 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $3,400 | 19.23 | 5.66 |
| Dennis Schroder | DET | $5,100 | 28.16 | 5.52 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,800 | 43.14 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,700 | 39.51 | 4.54 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 39.37 | 4.63 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,000 | 36.40 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Beasley | DET | $5,200 | 30.94 | 5.95 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $4,500 | 26.45 | 5.88 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $3,400 | 19.23 | 5.66 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,700 | 25.62 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.54 | 4.92 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 43.82 | 4.71 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,800 | 43.14 | 4.90 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,700 | 39.51 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $4,500 | 26.45 | 5.88 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,700 | 25.62 | 5.45 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,700 | 30.28 | 5.31 |
| Tidjane Salaun | CHA | $3,100 | 16.44 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 63.62 | 5.17 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.54 | 4.92 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $10,200 | 48.45 | 4.75 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $9,300 | 43.82 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi | NOP | $4,500 | 25.02 | 5.56 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $3,400 | 18.48 | 5.44 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,100 | 33.14 | 5.43 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,300 | 33.83 | 5.37 |
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.