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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,500 | 43.45 | 4.57 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,600 | 40.93 | 4.76 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,100 | 39.91 | 4.93 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,300 | 36.74 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White | BOS | $7,300 | 36.74 | 5.03 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $8,100 | 39.91 | 4.93 |
| Immanuel Quickley | TOR | $6,700 | 32.99 | 4.92 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,400 | 16.48 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,000 | 44.19 | 4.91 |
| Brandon Ingram | TOR | $7,900 | 35.37 | 4.48 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | ATL | $7,100 | 32.42 | 4.57 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,800 | 32.11 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,800 | 28.58 | 5.95 |
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $4,700 | 24.97 | 5.31 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,800 | 19.42 | 5.11 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,200 | 26.06 | 5.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,000 | 44.19 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 39.49 | 4.49 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,400 | 37.22 | 4.43 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,800 | 32.11 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton II | GSW | $4,700 | 24.97 | 5.31 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,800 | 24.67 | 5.14 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,900 | 24.60 | 5.02 |
| Toumani Camara | POR | $5,200 | 26.06 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $10,600 | 48.91 | 4.61 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,500 | 43.75 | 5.15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 43.03 | 4.68 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $8,400 | 37.22 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $8,500 | 43.75 | 5.15 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,500 | 33.00 | 5.08 |
| Cameron Johnson | DEN | $4,900 | 24.60 | 5.02 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,800 | 33.56 | 4.94 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 60.13 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,200 | 43.03 | 4.68 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,700 | 38.95 | 4.48 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 37.02 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $3,300 | 20.29 | 6.15 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 60.13 | 5.01 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 34.99 | 4.86 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | $6,200 | 30.14 | 4.86 |
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.