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 | $9,500 | 47.77 | 5.03 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,600 | 46.58 | 4.85 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,100 | 42.92 | 4.72 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,900 | 39.72 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,100 | 30.82 | 5.05 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 47.77 | 5.03 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,900 | 39.72 | 5.03 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $6,000 | 29.84 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,700 | 23.48 | 4.12 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $5,500 | 21.93 | 3.99 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 18.81 | 3.62 |
| Romeo Langford | SA | $4,300 | 15.54 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,700 | 23.48 | 4.12 |
| Yuta Watanabe | BKN | $3,800 | 15.53 | 4.09 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $5,500 | 21.93 | 3.99 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 18.81 | 3.62 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,800 | 22.25 | 4.63 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,600 | 21.43 | 3.83 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,700 | 21.09 | 4.49 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 20.04 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,800 | 22.25 | 4.63 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,700 | 21.09 | 4.49 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,600 | 20.04 | 4.36 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,100 | 16.87 | 4.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 36.47 | 5.00 |
| Georges Niang | PHI | $3,900 | 16.02 | 4.11 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,300 | 36.47 | 5.00 |
| Georges Niang | PHI | $3,900 | 16.02 | 4.11 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $3,600 | 13.41 | 3.72 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,300 | 56.22 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 38.16 | 4.71 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 36.76 | 5.25 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,700 | 35.18 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,700 | 35.18 | 5.25 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 36.76 | 5.25 |
| Thomas Bryant | LAL | $6,300 | 32.16 | 5.10 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,400 | 31.97 | 5.00 |
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.