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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,500 | 42.00 | 4.42 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,200 | 40.38 | 4.39 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,800 | 38.11 | 4.89 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,700 | 34.10 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $3,800 | 21.78 | 5.73 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,400 | 24.28 | 5.52 |
| Ben Saraf | BKN | $4,900 | 24.22 | 4.94 |
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $3,500 | 17.19 | 4.91 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 42.19 | 4.35 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,700 | 34.10 | 4.43 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $7,100 | 33.44 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $3,800 | 21.78 | 5.73 |
| Pat Spencer | GSW | $4,400 | 24.28 | 5.52 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,500 | 23.40 | 5.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,700 | 42.19 | 4.35 |
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 41.74 | 4.74 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,300 | 35.41 | 4.27 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,500 | 23.40 | 5.20 |
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,200 | 21.79 | 5.19 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,300 | 27.33 | 5.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 41.40 | 4.14 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,100 | 37.56 | 4.13 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 37.21 | 4.18 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,300 | 35.41 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Scott | BKN | $3,900 | 22.09 | 5.67 |
| Kobe Brown | IND | $4,200 | 21.79 | 5.19 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,300 | 27.33 | 5.16 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $4,400 | 22.57 | 5.13 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,800 | 45.71 | 4.66 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 44.19 | 5.08 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 41.30 | 4.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,100 | 37.56 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Reese | WAS | $6,000 | 34.48 | 5.75 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,400 | 23.42 | 5.32 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $4,400 | 22.57 | 5.13 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,500 | 27.99 | 5.09 |
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.