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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 52.67 | 5.66 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,400 | 43.20 | 5.14 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,000 | 39.95 | 4.99 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $7,600 | 38.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 52.67 | 5.66 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,100 | 34.43 | 5.64 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $5,200 | 28.37 | 5.46 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,800 | 25.29 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 52.67 | 5.66 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 43.98 | 5.17 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 42.61 | 5.13 |
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,100 | 36.15 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caris LeVert | CLE | $4,700 | 29.81 | 6.34 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 52.67 | 5.66 |
| Derrick White | BOS | $6,100 | 34.43 | 5.64 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 43.98 | 5.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 53.75 | 5.43 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 43.98 | 5.17 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 42.61 | 5.13 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,200 | 31.95 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 53.75 | 5.43 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,800 | 25.29 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $8,500 | 43.98 | 5.17 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,200 | 31.95 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 53.75 | 5.43 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,500 | 40.29 | 5.37 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,200 | 39.57 | 4.83 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $7,100 | 33.61 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 53.75 | 5.43 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 31.77 | 5.38 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,500 | 40.29 | 5.37 |
| John Collins | ATL | $4,400 | 22.34 | 5.08 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 54.49 | 5.09 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,500 | 40.29 | 5.37 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,200 | 39.57 | 4.83 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 34.01 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $7,500 | 40.29 | 5.37 |
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,100 | 21.78 | 5.31 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,000 | 26.32 | 5.26 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 34.01 | 5.15 |
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.