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 | $10,700 | 50.40 | 4.71 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,600 | 39.42 | 4.58 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,400 | 25.15 | 4.66 |
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $5,500 | 16.76 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,700 | 50.40 | 4.71 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,400 | 25.15 | 4.66 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,600 | 39.42 | 4.58 |
| Cory Joseph | DET | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 28.51 | 4.83 |
| Rodney McGruder | DET | $3,500 | 4.39 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 28.51 | 4.83 |
| Rodney McGruder | DET | $3,500 | 4.39 | 1.25 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,600 | 18.99 | 4.13 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,800 | 6.28 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,600 | 18.99 | 4.13 |
| Ziaire Williams | MEM | $3,800 | 6.28 | 1.65 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,300 | 15.35 | 2.90 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $5,000 | 13.99 | 2.80 |
| Isaiah Livers | DET | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $4,200 | 12.09 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Livers | DET | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,300 | 15.35 | 2.90 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $4,200 | 12.09 | 2.88 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $5,000 | 13.99 | 2.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,700 | 28.98 | 5.08 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,700 | 22.08 | 3.29 |
| Mike Muscala | BOS | $4,300 | 15.61 | 3.63 |
| Christian Koloko | TOR | $3,900 | 3.43 | 0.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,700 | 28.98 | 5.08 |
| Mike Muscala | BOS | $4,300 | 15.61 | 3.63 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,700 | 22.08 | 3.29 |
| Christian Koloko | TOR | $3,900 | 3.43 | 0.88 |
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.