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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,700 | 31.61 | 4.72 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,000 | 29.88 | 4.27 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $7,400 | 29.01 | 3.92 |
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $5,000 | 15.59 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,700 | 31.61 | 4.72 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,000 | 29.88 | 4.27 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $7,400 | 29.01 | 3.92 |
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $5,000 | 15.59 | 3.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $7,000 | 28.24 | 4.03 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,600 | 22.82 | 4.08 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,600 | 15.46 | 3.36 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,500 | 6.34 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,600 | 22.82 | 4.08 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $7,000 | 28.24 | 4.03 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,600 | 15.46 | 3.36 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,500 | 6.34 | 1.81 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,900 | 22.20 | 3.76 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,500 | 16.39 | 3.64 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,100 | 12.78 | 3.12 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,900 | 22.20 | 3.76 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,500 | 16.39 | 3.64 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,100 | 12.78 | 3.12 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,700 | 15.66 | 4.23 |
| Mamadi Diakite | CLE | $3,500 | 4.37 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,700 | 15.66 | 4.23 |
| Mamadi Diakite | CLE | $3,500 | 4.37 | 1.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 50.76 | 4.49 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $4,800 | 17.34 | 3.61 |
| Thomas Bryant | LAL | $4,300 | 15.44 | 3.59 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $4,000 | 10.91 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 50.76 | 4.49 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $4,800 | 17.34 | 3.61 |
| Thomas Bryant | LAL | $4,300 | 15.44 | 3.59 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $4,000 | 10.91 | 2.73 |
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.