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 | $9,400 | 40.23 | 4.28 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $8,200 | 39.67 | 4.84 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,500 | 38.29 | 4.50 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,900 | 37.07 | 4.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAC | $8,200 | 39.67 | 4.84 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,900 | 37.07 | 4.69 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,300 | 34.25 | 4.69 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,500 | 38.29 | 4.50 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,200 | 52.41 | 5.14 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,700 | 38.71 | 3.99 |
| Eric Gordon | LAC | $4,600 | 17.04 | 3.70 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,800 | 10.83 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,200 | 52.41 | 5.14 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,700 | 38.71 | 3.99 |
| Eric Gordon | LAC | $4,600 | 17.04 | 3.70 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,800 | 10.83 | 2.85 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $4,700 | 22.60 | 4.81 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 18.83 | 3.77 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,700 | 15.00 | 3.19 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $4,700 | 22.60 | 4.81 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,000 | 18.83 | 3.77 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $4,700 | 15.00 | 3.19 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,500 | 37.41 | 4.40 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,900 | 12.49 | 3.20 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,500 | 6.97 | 1.99 |
| Mamadi Diakite | CLE | $3,500 | 5.53 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,500 | 37.41 | 4.40 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,900 | 12.49 | 3.20 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,500 | 6.97 | 1.99 |
| Mamadi Diakite | CLE | $3,500 | 5.53 | 1.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,300 | 30.74 | 4.21 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $6,300 | 29.50 | 4.68 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,100 | 27.86 | 4.57 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,900 | 25.98 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $6,300 | 29.50 | 4.68 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,100 | 27.86 | 4.57 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,900 | 25.98 | 4.40 |
| Robert Williams | BOS | $6,000 | 25.49 | 4.25 |
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.