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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $10,300 | 47.80 | 4.64 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,100 | 46.65 | 4.62 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,400 | 45.70 | 4.86 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 45.64 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,200 | 25.76 | 4.95 |
| Dennis Schroder | TOR | $6,300 | 31.02 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,400 | 45.70 | 4.86 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 45.32 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $10,100 | 46.65 | 4.62 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 45.32 | 4.82 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 39.58 | 4.95 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,400 | 38.93 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,500 | 37.48 | 5.00 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 39.58 | 4.95 |
| Immanuel Quickley | NYK | $5,200 | 25.76 | 4.95 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,400 | 45.32 | 4.82 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 49.08 | 4.81 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,200 | 40.35 | 5.60 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 39.87 | 4.53 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 39.58 | 4.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,200 | 40.35 | 5.60 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $4,600 | 25.28 | 5.50 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,100 | 31.28 | 5.13 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,500 | 37.94 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 54.90 | 5.18 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 49.08 | 4.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 43.78 | 5.03 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,500 | 42.02 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,200 | 40.35 | 5.60 |
| Royce O’Neale | BKN | $4,600 | 25.28 | 5.50 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 54.90 | 5.18 |
| RJ Barrett | NYK | $6,100 | 31.28 | 5.13 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 64.24 | 5.02 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 54.90 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 43.78 | 5.03 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,500 | 42.02 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duop Reath | POR | $2,200 | 12.82 | 5.83 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,600 | 54.90 | 5.18 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $8,700 | 43.78 | 5.03 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,200 | 31.16 | 5.03 |
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.