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 | $11,500 | 52.48 | 4.56 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 49.70 | 5.07 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,100 | 48.16 | 4.77 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,300 | 46.39 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Flynn | CHA | $1,000 | 15.02 | 15.02 |
| Damion Baugh | CHA | $3,800 | 24.66 | 6.49 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,400 | 33.75 | 6.25 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,500 | 21.15 | 6.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,700 | 43.96 | 5.05 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 41.42 | 4.99 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $7,900 | 39.65 | 5.02 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,100 | 38.31 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Baugh | CHA | $3,800 | 24.66 | 6.49 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,400 | 33.75 | 6.25 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,000 | 28.32 | 5.66 |
| AJ Lawson | TOR | $3,000 | 16.95 | 5.65 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.18 | 5.21 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 52.45 | 4.95 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 47.15 | 5.13 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 43.36 | 5.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,000 | 28.32 | 5.66 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $7,700 | 43.36 | 5.63 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,100 | 38.31 | 5.40 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.18 | 5.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.18 | 5.21 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.09 | 4.74 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,600 | 52.45 | 4.95 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $9,200 | 47.15 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,600 | 30.98 | 5.53 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,600 | 24.50 | 5.33 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,200 | 53.18 | 5.21 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,900 | 40.66 | 5.15 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 53.09 | 4.74 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,500 | 46.08 | 4.85 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,300 | 43.26 | 4.65 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,600 | 36.44 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | CHA | $1,000 | 13.14 | 13.14 |
| Moussa Diabate | CHA | $3,000 | 26.11 | 8.70 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,600 | 31.22 | 5.58 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $6,600 | 36.44 | 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.