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 | $9,300 | 48.99 | 5.27 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 46.09 | 4.70 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,400 | 43.87 | 5.22 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 42.57 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Payne | PHI | $3,800 | 26.16 | 6.88 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,300 | 32.99 | 6.23 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $6,700 | 37.74 | 5.63 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,600 | 30.21 | 5.39 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,700 | 39.65 | 5.15 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 38.97 | 4.70 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,100 | 36.91 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,500 | 36.26 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,300 | 32.99 | 6.23 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,600 | 30.21 | 5.39 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,100 | 36.91 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,700 | 39.65 | 5.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 48.13 | 4.96 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 46.09 | 4.70 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,600 | 44.71 | 5.20 |
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,500 | 41.01 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,600 | 44.71 | 5.20 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,100 | 36.91 | 5.20 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,700 | 39.65 | 5.15 |
| Buddy Hield | PHI | $5,000 | 25.57 | 5.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.52 | 4.87 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,700 | 48.13 | 4.96 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,600 | 44.71 | 5.20 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $7,400 | 40.09 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,200 | 23.23 | 5.53 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $7,400 | 40.09 | 5.42 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,400 | 28.98 | 5.37 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $7,100 | 37.75 | 5.32 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 60.76 | 5.24 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 57.52 | 4.87 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 54.31 | 5.27 |
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,200 | 50.62 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,200 | 23.23 | 5.53 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 32.28 | 5.38 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,300 | 54.31 | 5.27 |
| Eugene Omoruyi | WAS | $3,800 | 19.95 | 5.25 |
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.