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 | $11,200 | 56.19 | 5.02 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 48.57 | 5.22 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 46.59 | 4.75 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,100 | 43.87 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,900 | 25.65 | 6.58 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,000 | 32.82 | 6.56 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 35.49 | 6.45 |
| Jared Butler | PHI | $3,500 | 19.75 | 5.64 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $8,000 | 39.80 | 4.97 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,100 | 38.91 | 5.48 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,800 | 37.06 | 5.45 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 36.79 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,000 | 32.82 | 6.56 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 35.49 | 6.45 |
| Jared Butler | PHI | $3,500 | 19.75 | 5.64 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | $6,100 | 33.55 | 5.50 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 53.74 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 53.34 | 5.08 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 47.15 | 5.13 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $8,600 | 42.66 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | PHI | $6,200 | 33.18 | 5.35 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 53.74 | 5.32 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $4,800 | 25.49 | 5.31 |
| Caris LeVert | ATL | $5,300 | 27.86 | 5.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 53.74 | 5.32 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,500 | 53.34 | 5.08 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 47.15 | 5.13 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,900 | 44.51 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,500 | 31.40 | 5.71 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,100 | 28.15 | 5.52 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,100 | 53.74 | 5.32 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,700 | 24.93 | 5.30 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,900 | 46.00 | 4.65 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 45.19 | 4.81 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,400 | 36.15 | 5.65 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 35.19 | 5.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $4,400 | 25.59 | 5.82 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,400 | 36.15 | 5.65 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 35.19 | 5.59 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,100 | 28.15 | 5.52 |
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.