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 | $9,800 | 49.33 | 5.03 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 43.76 | 4.51 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 39.61 | 4.72 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,700 | 39.04 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 49.33 | 5.03 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 38.87 | 4.86 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 39.61 | 4.72 |
| Bones Hyland | DEN | $5,700 | 26.22 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 25.78 | 5.16 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,400 | 25.54 | 4.73 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,000 | 24.26 | 4.04 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $5,200 | 23.59 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 25.78 | 5.16 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,400 | 25.54 | 4.73 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $5,200 | 23.59 | 4.54 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,000 | 24.26 | 4.04 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,300 | 23.98 | 4.52 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,900 | 23.20 | 4.74 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 15.57 | 3.24 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $5,200 | 15.16 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,900 | 23.20 | 4.74 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,300 | 23.98 | 4.52 |
| Matisse Thybulle | PHI | $3,500 | 12.34 | 3.53 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,900 | 12.69 | 3.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,500 | 23.34 | 4.24 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,800 | 20.18 | 4.20 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $5,000 | 17.58 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,900 | 34.21 | 4.96 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,500 | 23.34 | 4.24 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,800 | 20.18 | 4.20 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,700 | 14.89 | 4.02 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 57.87 | 4.74 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,500 | 55.93 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 37.37 | 4.73 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 33.56 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $5,200 | 28.99 | 5.58 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $4,500 | 24.59 | 5.46 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 33.56 | 5.33 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,400 | 33.42 | 5.22 |
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.