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 | $10,000 | 43.26 | 4.33 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 39.09 | 4.34 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 25.02 | 5.11 |
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $4,000 | 23.72 | 5.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronny James | LAL | $1,600 | 10.27 | 6.42 |
| Kobe Bufkin | LAL | $1,200 | 7.33 | 6.11 |
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $4,000 | 23.72 | 5.93 |
| Pat Spencer | GS | $4,000 | 21.64 | 5.41 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,100 | 25.36 | 6.19 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $6,600 | 25.36 | 3.84 |
| Nate Williams | GS | $2,600 | 23.00 | 8.84 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,700 | 18.93 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Williams | GS | $2,600 | 23.00 | 8.84 |
| Seth Curry | GS | $2,000 | 12.47 | 6.24 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,100 | 25.36 | 6.19 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $1,200 | 6.77 | 5.64 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,300 | 23.77 | 5.53 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $1,400 | 4.74 | 3.39 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 4.48 | 1.21 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,600 | 4.48 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,300 | 23.77 | 5.53 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $1,400 | 4.74 | 3.39 |
| Adou Thiero | LAL | $1,400 | 3.24 | 2.31 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,600 | 4.48 | 1.24 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevon Scott | BKN | $4,400 | 24.11 | 5.48 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 22.95 | 5.34 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,600 | 21.63 | 4.70 |
| Malevy Leons | GS | $2,400 | 13.55 | 5.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malevy Leons | GS | $2,400 | 13.55 | 5.65 |
| Trevon Scott | BKN | $4,400 | 24.11 | 5.48 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 22.95 | 5.34 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,600 | 21.63 | 4.70 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 29.28 | 4.96 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $6,300 | 27.88 | 4.42 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,800 | 26.01 | 4.48 |
| Charles Bassey | GS | $4,200 | 23.38 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Bassey | GS | $4,200 | 23.38 | 5.57 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 29.28 | 4.96 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,800 | 23.01 | 4.79 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $4,000 | 18.08 | 4.52 |
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.