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 | $9,900 | 45.07 | 4.55 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,400 | 37.68 | 5.09 |
| Dennis Smith | CHA | $6,900 | 31.50 | 4.56 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $6,600 | 30.42 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,400 | 37.68 | 5.09 |
| Reggie Jackson | LAC | $4,700 | 22.40 | 4.77 |
| Ty Jerome | GS | $3,600 | 17.18 | 4.77 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $6,600 | 30.42 | 4.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 38.50 | 4.33 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,100 | 36.52 | 4.51 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,000 | 28.98 | 4.83 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,800 | 24.71 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $4,200 | 21.66 | 5.16 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $3,600 | 17.60 | 4.89 |
| Keon Johnson | POR | $3,800 | 18.51 | 4.87 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,000 | 28.98 | 4.83 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,200 | 24.36 | 4.68 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $5,200 | 21.35 | 4.10 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,600 | 20.85 | 4.53 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $3,600 | 20.37 | 5.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $3,600 | 20.37 | 5.66 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,200 | 24.36 | 4.68 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,600 | 20.85 | 4.53 |
| Chris Duarte | IND | $4,000 | 17.68 | 4.42 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,300 | 39.38 | 4.74 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,400 | 30.89 | 4.83 |
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $5,300 | 29.21 | 5.51 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,800 | 25.15 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $5,300 | 29.21 | 5.51 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,400 | 30.89 | 4.83 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,300 | 39.38 | 4.74 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,600 | 20.36 | 4.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,600 | 38.66 | 5.09 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 36.73 | 4.48 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,700 | 35.60 | 4.09 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SA | $7,000 | 33.18 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Adams | MEM | $5,300 | 27.77 | 5.24 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,600 | 38.66 | 5.09 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,900 | 29.79 | 5.05 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SA | $7,000 | 33.18 | 4.74 |
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.