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 | DAL | $12,500 | 63.93 | 5.11 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 49.64 | 5.01 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,600 | 49.32 | 5.14 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $8,600 | 48.92 | 5.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | PHX | $4,300 | 27.64 | 6.43 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 41.41 | 6.00 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,300 | 18.84 | 5.71 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,500 | 19.93 | 5.70 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | LAC | $10,200 | 50.04 | 4.91 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $9,600 | 49.32 | 5.14 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 49.11 | 6.22 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 46.34 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | PHX | $4,300 | 27.64 | 6.43 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 49.11 | 6.22 |
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 36.67 | 5.73 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,500 | 19.93 | 5.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | BKN | $11,000 | 52.47 | 4.77 |
| Paul George | LAC | $10,200 | 50.04 | 4.91 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 46.45 | 4.51 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,400 | 41.92 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | IND | $6,400 | 36.67 | 5.73 |
| Troy Brown Jr. | LAL | $4,000 | 22.44 | 5.61 |
| Keldon Johnson | SAS | $7,300 | 39.89 | 5.46 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $3,900 | 21.15 | 5.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,400 | 50.00 | 4.81 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 46.45 | 4.51 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 45.15 | 4.61 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,300 | 42.76 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | NYK | $3,800 | 22.08 | 5.81 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $4,900 | 28.46 | 5.81 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 31.88 | 5.80 |
| Isaiah Stewart | DET | $5,400 | 30.74 | 5.69 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 59.45 | 5.13 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,400 | 50.00 | 4.81 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $9,800 | 45.15 | 4.61 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $8,500 | 44.33 | 5.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | POR | $3,200 | 24.80 | 7.75 |
| Obi Toppin | NYK | $3,800 | 22.08 | 5.81 |
| Kevin Love | CLE | $4,900 | 28.46 | 5.81 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,500 | 31.29 | 5.69 |
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.