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 | $9,900 | 43.07 | 4.35 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $7,200 | 32.97 | 4.58 |
| Reggie Jackson | LAC | $5,400 | 25.45 | 4.71 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,900 | 19.86 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | LAC | $5,400 | 25.45 | 4.71 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $7,200 | 32.97 | 4.58 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 43.07 | 4.35 |
| Ty Jerome | GS | $4,000 | 17.17 | 4.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,300 | 26.42 | 4.99 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,800 | 26.03 | 5.42 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $5,100 | 19.80 | 3.88 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $3,800 | 17.89 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,800 | 26.03 | 5.42 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,300 | 26.42 | 4.99 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $3,800 | 17.89 | 4.71 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $3,800 | 16.58 | 4.36 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $3,800 | 19.85 | 5.22 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,000 | 19.60 | 4.90 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,000 | 17.87 | 4.47 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $4,400 | 17.30 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $3,800 | 19.85 | 5.22 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,000 | 19.60 | 4.90 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,000 | 17.87 | 4.47 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $4,400 | 17.30 | 3.93 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,200 | 37.79 | 4.61 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,600 | 33.30 | 4.38 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,400 | 23.54 | 5.35 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $4,600 | 22.07 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,400 | 23.54 | 5.35 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $4,000 | 20.37 | 5.09 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $4,600 | 22.07 | 4.80 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,500 | 20.92 | 4.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,800 | 34.85 | 5.13 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,500 | 34.71 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 34.60 | 4.38 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $6,700 | 33.41 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,900 | 31.77 | 5.38 |
| Mo Bamba | ORL | $5,600 | 29.49 | 5.27 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,300 | 32.61 | 5.18 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,800 | 34.85 | 5.13 |
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.