Daily Player Picks
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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 | $9,600 | 51.69 | 5.38 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,200 | 45.99 | 5.00 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $8,400 | 44.69 | 5.32 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,000 | 42.91 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $9,600 | 51.69 | 5.38 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $8,400 | 44.69 | 5.32 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,800 | 40.73 | 5.22 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,400 | 32.45 | 5.07 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $8,400 | 44.69 | 5.32 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 35.16 | 4.34 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,600 | 33.26 | 5.04 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | NYK | $6,900 | 32.05 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $3,700 | 24.68 | 6.67 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,000 | 22.08 | 5.52 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $8,400 | 44.69 | 5.32 |
| Alex Caruso | CHI | $5,800 | 30.24 | 5.21 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 44.43 | 4.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 43.33 | 5.35 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,100 | 35.16 | 4.34 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,400 | 32.45 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | UTA | $3,700 | 24.68 | 6.67 |
| Javonte Green | CHI | $4,400 | 24.67 | 5.61 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $4,000 | 22.08 | 5.52 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,500 | 30.06 | 5.46 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $9,900 | 44.43 | 4.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,100 | 43.33 | 5.35 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,900 | 42.72 | 4.80 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $8,100 | 39.86 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | CHI | $4,400 | 24.67 | 5.61 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 34.10 | 5.50 |
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,500 | 30.06 | 5.46 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,200 | 22.85 | 5.44 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,400 | 51.14 | 4.92 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $8,400 | 44.56 | 5.31 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | BOS | $8,100 | 39.86 | 4.92 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,500 | 39.71 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omer Yurtseven | UTA | $4,500 | 26.70 | 5.93 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $6,200 | 34.10 | 5.50 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $8,400 | 44.56 | 5.31 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,500 | 39.71 | 5.29 |
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.