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 | $8,800 | 46.17 | 5.25 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 45.59 | 4.90 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,500 | 41.52 | 5.54 |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | $8,000 | 40.27 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $3,500 | 25.78 | 7.37 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $4,400 | 29.48 | 6.70 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 32.73 | 5.95 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,500 | 41.52 | 5.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,300 | 45.59 | 4.90 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 40.27 | 4.85 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 39.18 | 5.02 |
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $7,100 | 37.32 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $3,500 | 25.78 | 7.37 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,500 | 32.73 | 5.95 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $5,000 | 28.13 | 5.63 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,300 | 29.12 | 5.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 50.85 | 4.94 |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $8,300 | 40.27 | 4.85 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 39.18 | 5.02 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,200 | 33.60 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $5,000 | 28.13 | 5.63 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,200 | 33.60 | 5.42 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | MIN | $4,000 | 21.30 | 5.32 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $4,700 | 23.82 | 5.07 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,300 | 50.85 | 4.94 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 48.09 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,200 | 46.49 | 5.67 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,700 | 38.37 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,400 | 26.02 | 5.91 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,200 | 46.49 | 5.67 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | $6,200 | 33.60 | 5.42 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | MIA | $4,300 | 21.79 | 5.07 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,800 | 52.78 | 4.89 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $9,800 | 48.09 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 44.44 | 5.29 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,100 | 42.69 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $4,400 | 26.02 | 5.91 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $3,000 | 17.08 | 5.69 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,400 | 29.01 | 5.37 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 44.44 | 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.