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 | $12,400 | 56.42 | 4.55 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,800 | 41.21 | 4.68 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $9,200 | 40.36 | 4.39 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,700 | 39.35 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,200 | 24.38 | 5.81 |
| Sharife Cooper | WAS | $1,600 | 8.40 | 5.25 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,300 | 22.23 | 5.17 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $6,900 | 35.05 | 5.08 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,800 | 46.85 | 4.34 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $8,000 | 39.14 | 4.89 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 38.59 | 4.95 |
| Stephon Castle | SAS | $7,600 | 35.09 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Gonzalez | BOS | $2,000 | 17.25 | 8.62 |
| Kris Dunn | LAC | $4,200 | 24.38 | 5.81 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | LAC | $6,600 | 33.15 | 5.02 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 38.59 | 4.95 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $10,800 | 46.85 | 4.34 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $9,900 | 46.69 | 4.72 |
| Desmond Bane | ORL | $7,800 | 38.59 | 4.95 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $8,300 | 33.86 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Gonzalez | BOS | $2,000 | 17.25 | 8.62 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,800 | 27.95 | 5.82 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $4,900 | 26.04 | 5.31 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $3,900 | 19.72 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,700 | 48.93 | 4.57 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $9,300 | 43.23 | 4.65 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,800 | 40.43 | 4.13 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $8,200 | 38.60 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walsh | BOS | $1,200 | 8.30 | 6.92 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $4,800 | 27.95 | 5.82 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $5,200 | 29.09 | 5.59 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. | LAC | $4,900 | 26.04 | 5.31 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 62.04 | 4.92 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $11,200 | 50.90 | 4.54 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,100 | 44.35 | 4.87 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $7,700 | 35.28 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Garza | BOS | $2,200 | 14.26 | 6.48 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $5,200 | 29.81 | 5.73 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,400 | 24.73 | 5.62 |
| Danny Wolf | BKN | $5,200 | 29.09 | 5.59 |
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.