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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,400 | 49.57 | 5.27 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,700 | 45.34 | 4.24 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,700 | 42.49 | 4.88 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,000 | 42.28 | 5.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $3,800 | 21.83 | 5.74 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $6,800 | 36.86 | 5.42 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $5,100 | 27.52 | 5.40 |
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $4,200 | 22.69 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,200 | 39.70 | 4.84 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,300 | 38.64 | 4.65 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,300 | 30.53 | 5.76 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $5,800 | 27.90 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $3,900 | 26.89 | 6.89 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $4,300 | 25.63 | 5.96 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,300 | 30.53 | 5.76 |
| Terry Taylor | IND | $3,900 | 21.61 | 5.54 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,200 | 28.20 | 5.42 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $3,900 | 20.37 | 5.22 |
| Chris Duarte | IND | $4,500 | 18.72 | 4.16 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $3,900 | 15.58 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,200 | 28.20 | 5.42 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $3,900 | 20.37 | 5.22 |
| Chris Duarte | IND | $4,500 | 18.72 | 4.16 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $3,900 | 15.58 | 3.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,800 | 48.77 | 5.54 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,700 | 31.05 | 4.63 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $4,800 | 26.84 | 5.59 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,300 | 23.09 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $4,800 | 26.84 | 5.59 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,800 | 48.77 | 5.54 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NY | $4,200 | 22.92 | 5.46 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,300 | 23.09 | 5.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 39.37 | 4.86 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,600 | 38.10 | 4.43 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,000 | 35.94 | 5.13 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,900 | 35.81 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $4,500 | 26.56 | 5.90 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $3,900 | 21.52 | 5.52 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,800 | 30.82 | 5.31 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,900 | 35.81 | 5.19 |
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.