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 | $10,000 | 43.36 | 4.34 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,600 | 35.44 | 4.12 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,400 | 10.83 | 2.46 |
| Dennis Schroder | CLE | $3,200 | 9.14 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NYK | $1,200 | 5.41 | 4.51 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $10,000 | 43.36 | 4.34 |
| James Harden | CLE | $8,600 | 35.44 | 4.12 |
| Dennis Schroder | CLE | $3,200 | 9.14 | 2.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,400 | 38.65 | 3.72 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 30.12 | 3.76 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,600 | 20.78 | 3.71 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $5,000 | 13.30 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 30.12 | 3.76 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,400 | 38.65 | 3.72 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,600 | 20.78 | 3.71 |
| Jordan Clarkson | NYK | $1,600 | 5.30 | 3.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 30.12 | 3.76 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $7,000 | 26.30 | 3.76 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,600 | 20.78 | 3.71 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $2,800 | 14.81 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | CLE | $2,800 | 14.81 | 5.29 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $8,000 | 30.12 | 3.76 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $7,000 | 26.30 | 3.76 |
| Max Strus | CLE | $5,600 | 20.78 | 3.71 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 39.83 | 4.15 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 34.94 | 3.88 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,600 | 33.99 | 4.47 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $2,800 | 14.81 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade | CLE | $2,800 | 14.81 | 5.29 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $7,600 | 33.99 | 4.47 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 39.83 | 4.15 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 34.94 | 3.88 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 39.83 | 4.15 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 34.94 | 3.88 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 28.76 | 3.99 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,000 | 11.45 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,600 | 39.83 | 4.15 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $7,200 | 28.76 | 3.99 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $9,000 | 34.94 | 3.88 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $4,000 | 11.45 | 2.86 |
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.