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 | 43.80 | 4.61 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,200 | 40.69 | 4.42 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $7,800 | 38.63 | 4.95 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $6,900 | 35.79 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $3,500 | 24.37 | 6.96 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $3,800 | 25.19 | 6.63 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,700 | 25.06 | 5.33 |
| Kam Jones | IND | $3,900 | 20.55 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,700 | 33.82 | 4.39 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | $7,100 | 33.60 | 4.73 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,700 | 32.91 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $3,500 | 24.37 | 6.96 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $3,800 | 25.19 | 6.63 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | $5,200 | 28.82 | 5.54 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | HOU | $8,800 | 42.02 | 4.78 |
| Paul George | PHI | $8,300 | 39.30 | 4.73 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,500 | 33.21 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Slawson | IND | $4,500 | 28.36 | 6.30 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | $5,200 | 28.82 | 5.54 |
| Collin Sexton | CHI | $6,600 | 35.21 | 5.34 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $5,700 | 29.78 | 5.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,000 | 47.94 | 4.79 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 47.88 | 4.94 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,100 | 41.18 | 4.52 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,900 | 40.13 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Williams | GSW | $3,000 | 23.21 | 7.74 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,100 | 25.36 | 6.19 |
| Micah Potter | IND | $4,300 | 26.57 | 6.18 |
| Tre Scott | BKN | $3,900 | 23.52 | 6.03 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 44.04 | 5.06 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,600 | 41.88 | 4.87 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,100 | 41.18 | 4.52 |
| Julian Reese | WAS | $6,000 | 34.44 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Bassey | GSW | $3,600 | 23.35 | 6.49 |
| Micah Potter | IND | $4,300 | 26.57 | 6.18 |
| Julian Reese | WAS | $6,000 | 34.44 | 5.74 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,400 | 23.42 | 5.32 |
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.