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 | $10,000 | 50.38 | 5.04 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 43.68 | 4.46 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,100 | 41.28 | 4.54 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,700 | 35.84 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Nowell | MIN | $4,200 | 22.00 | 5.24 |
| Tre Mann | OKC | $4,400 | 22.56 | 5.13 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,000 | 50.38 | 5.04 |
| Reggie Jackson | LAC | $5,100 | 25.49 | 5.00 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,400 | 39.52 | 4.70 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,500 | 38.78 | 4.08 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 35.12 | 5.02 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $6,100 | 32.04 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $6,100 | 32.04 | 5.25 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,100 | 26.62 | 5.22 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 35.12 | 5.02 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,600 | 27.61 | 4.93 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | POR | $5,200 | 24.91 | 4.79 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,900 | 23.30 | 4.76 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 17.98 | 4.00 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,000 | 14.17 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | POR | $5,200 | 24.91 | 4.79 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,900 | 23.30 | 4.76 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 17.98 | 4.00 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 13.95 | 3.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $8,200 | 39.77 | 4.85 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,500 | 34.14 | 4.02 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $4,900 | 23.54 | 4.80 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,900 | 22.66 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $4,200 | 20.37 | 4.85 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $8,200 | 39.77 | 4.85 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $4,900 | 23.54 | 4.80 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $4,800 | 21.84 | 4.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 54.18 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,200 | 49.79 | 4.45 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,700 | 37.34 | 4.85 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,500 | 36.16 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,100 | 33.13 | 5.43 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,700 | 30.31 | 5.32 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 34.81 | 5.12 |
| Steven Adams | MEM | $5,300 | 26.40 | 4.98 |
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.