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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,900 | 52.93 | 4.45 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,400 | 45.23 | 4.81 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,100 | 44.51 | 4.89 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $9,000 | 43.01 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,800 | 27.98 | 5.83 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,500 | 31.47 | 5.72 |
| Marcus Smart | WAS | $3,500 | 19.79 | 5.65 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,200 | 23.22 | 5.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,800 | 44.74 | 4.56 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $9,100 | 39.85 | 4.38 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 39.48 | 4.49 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,200 | 37.90 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,500 | 31.47 | 5.72 |
| Marcus Smart | WAS | $3,500 | 19.79 | 5.65 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,200 | 23.49 | 5.59 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $3,600 | 19.03 | 5.29 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 48.98 | 4.85 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,600 | 42.04 | 4.89 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,800 | 39.48 | 4.49 |
| Jimmy Butler | GSW | $8,500 | 38.71 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,200 | 23.49 | 5.59 |
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,700 | 20.37 | 5.51 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $3,200 | 16.47 | 5.15 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $3,900 | 19.26 | 4.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 56.04 | 4.63 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,100 | 48.98 | 4.85 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,900 | 47.80 | 4.83 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,600 | 42.04 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Anderson | MIA | $3,600 | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $5,200 | 28.04 | 5.39 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,500 | 28.86 | 5.25 |
| Jonathan Mogbo | TOR | $4,000 | 19.74 | 4.93 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 56.04 | 4.63 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,800 | 40.65 | 4.62 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,800 | 36.89 | 4.73 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | MEM | $7,900 | 36.28 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Robinson | TOR | $4,300 | 27.07 | 6.30 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,500 | 27.58 | 6.13 |
| Drew Timme | BKN | $4,100 | 22.95 | 5.60 |
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $5,200 | 28.04 | 5.39 |
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.