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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 44.00 | 4.68 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,500 | 43.84 | 4.61 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 41.70 | 4.91 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,300 | 35.54 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,100 | 20.62 | 5.03 |
| Cameron Payne | NYK | $3,300 | 16.28 | 4.93 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,500 | 41.70 | 4.91 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,300 | 35.54 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,500 | 31.63 | 4.87 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,000 | 30.94 | 5.16 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,800 | 30.18 | 4.44 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,300 | 28.14 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,000 | 30.94 | 5.16 |
| Miles McBride | NYK | $4,100 | 20.62 | 5.03 |
| Buddy Hield | GSW | $4,500 | 22.19 | 4.93 |
| Cameron Payne | NYK | $3,300 | 16.28 | 4.93 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 36.60 | 5.15 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,200 | 33.60 | 5.42 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,000 | 30.94 | 5.16 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $6,300 | 28.14 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,200 | 33.60 | 5.42 |
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,400 | 22.80 | 5.18 |
| Mikal Bridges | NYK | $6,000 | 30.94 | 5.16 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 36.60 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,300 | 44.98 | 5.42 |
| Josh Hart | NYK | $7,100 | 36.60 | 5.15 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,200 | 33.60 | 5.42 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,700 | 30.44 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,300 | 44.98 | 5.42 |
| OG Anunoby | NYK | $6,200 | 33.60 | 5.42 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GSW | $5,400 | 29.22 | 5.41 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,300 | 27.92 | 5.27 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 49.75 | 5.13 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 45.36 | 4.93 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,700 | 30.44 | 4.54 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,300 | 27.92 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. | HOU | $5,300 | 27.92 | 5.27 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NYK | $9,700 | 49.75 | 5.13 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 45.36 | 4.93 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,700 | 27.37 | 4.80 |
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.