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 | 46.17 | 4.71 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,700 | 45.19 | 4.66 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,500 | 45.14 | 4.30 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 43.71 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,800 | 40.12 | 5.14 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 41.25 | 4.85 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,200 | 29.92 | 4.83 |
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $4,500 | 21.41 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 24.60 | 4.92 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,800 | 21.14 | 3.65 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $5,600 | 18.57 | 3.32 |
| Romeo Langford | SA | $4,700 | 17.73 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 24.60 | 4.92 |
| Romeo Langford | SA | $4,700 | 17.73 | 3.77 |
| Yuta Watanabe | BKN | $4,000 | 15.07 | 3.77 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,800 | 21.14 | 3.65 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,900 | 26.35 | 5.38 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,900 | 22.92 | 4.68 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,500 | 20.16 | 3.67 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $4,200 | 19.96 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,900 | 26.35 | 5.38 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $4,200 | 19.96 | 4.75 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,900 | 22.92 | 4.68 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,900 | 18.89 | 3.85 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,200 | 36.94 | 5.13 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,000 | 22.44 | 4.49 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,800 | 16.14 | 3.36 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 14.92 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,200 | 36.94 | 5.13 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,000 | 22.44 | 4.49 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $3,600 | 13.91 | 3.86 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 14.92 | 3.64 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 37.83 | 5.40 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 35.34 | 4.42 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,900 | 33.40 | 4.23 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,600 | 32.82 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 37.83 | 5.40 |
| Mo Bamba | ORL | $5,200 | 26.09 | 5.02 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,500 | 32.50 | 5.00 |
| Montrezl Harrell | PHI | $4,000 | 19.97 | 4.99 |
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.