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 | $9,600 | 49.52 | 5.16 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 44.00 | 4.54 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $6,900 | 37.39 | 5.42 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,300 | 36.06 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $6,900 | 37.39 | 5.42 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,600 | 49.52 | 5.16 |
| Monte Morris | WAS | $5,200 | 24.91 | 4.79 |
| Jordan Goodwin | WAS | $4,100 | 18.98 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,500 | 45.08 | 4.74 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,600 | 28.27 | 5.05 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $6,000 | 28.02 | 4.67 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $7,000 | 27.00 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $5,000 | 26.85 | 5.37 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,600 | 28.27 | 5.05 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,500 | 26.77 | 4.87 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,500 | 45.08 | 4.74 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,600 | 26.24 | 5.70 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,700 | 25.44 | 4.46 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,600 | 23.58 | 4.21 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,600 | 21.12 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,600 | 26.24 | 5.70 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,600 | 21.12 | 4.59 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,700 | 25.44 | 4.46 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,000 | 16.92 | 4.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,900 | 46.79 | 4.73 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,100 | 25.20 | 4.94 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,800 | 22.80 | 4.75 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,800 | 19.91 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,100 | 25.20 | 4.94 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,800 | 22.80 | 4.75 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,900 | 46.79 | 4.73 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,800 | 19.91 | 4.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,600 | 37.37 | 4.92 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 35.58 | 5.39 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,900 | 35.43 | 4.49 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,800 | 32.48 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 35.58 | 5.39 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 32.37 | 5.22 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,100 | 30.94 | 5.07 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,800 | 28.89 | 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.