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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 49.91 | 5.09 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,300 | 48.43 | 5.21 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,100 | 43.98 | 4.83 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 43.33 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,200 | 30.86 | 5.93 |
| Dennis Schroder | TOR | $5,600 | 30.61 | 5.47 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $7,100 | 38.52 | 5.43 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,900 | 31.64 | 5.36 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | ATL | $8,200 | 43.22 | 5.27 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,000 | 39.46 | 4.93 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $5,700 | 34.61 | 6.07 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $6,800 | 34.19 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $5,700 | 34.61 | 6.07 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | $5,200 | 30.86 | 5.93 |
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $3,600 | 19.40 | 5.39 |
| Austin Reaves | LAL | $5,900 | 31.64 | 5.36 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 51.38 | 5.30 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,200 | 45.75 | 4.97 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,800 | 43.33 | 4.92 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 40.35 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $5,700 | 34.61 | 6.07 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $5,800 | 33.04 | 5.70 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 35.61 | 5.40 |
| Quentin Grimes | NYK | $3,600 | 19.40 | 5.39 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,700 | 51.38 | 5.30 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,200 | 45.75 | 4.97 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $8,100 | 40.35 | 4.98 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,800 | 39.72 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $5,800 | 33.04 | 5.70 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 34.72 | 5.60 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,600 | 35.61 | 5.40 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,400 | 23.49 | 5.34 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 61.88 | 5.16 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,500 | 37.83 | 5.04 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 34.72 | 5.60 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $7,600 | 34.66 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Wood | LAL | $3,600 | 22.78 | 6.33 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,200 | 34.72 | 5.60 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $4,400 | 23.49 | 5.34 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 61.88 | 5.16 |
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.