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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 38.06 | 4.28 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $5,300 | 27.36 | 5.16 |
| Dennis Schroder | TOR | $6,300 | 25.17 | 3.99 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,200 | 21.91 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | SA | $5,300 | 27.36 | 5.16 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 38.06 | 4.28 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,200 | 21.91 | 4.21 |
| Dyson Daniels | NO | $4,000 | 16.23 | 4.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,700 | 39.05 | 4.03 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,700 | 30.04 | 4.48 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 28.67 | 4.10 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $5,100 | 26.18 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 23.94 | 5.57 |
| Jalen Suggs | ORL | $5,100 | 26.18 | 5.13 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,700 | 30.04 | 4.48 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,800 | 19.84 | 4.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | NO | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| Nassir Little | PHO | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $3,500 | 9.26 | 2.64 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | NO | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| Nassir Little | PHO | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $3,500 | 9.26 | 2.64 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $3,700 | 9.15 | 2.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 37.78 | 4.78 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | PHO | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.46 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $3,600 | 6.27 | 1.74 |
| E.J. Liddell | NO | $3,500 | 6.08 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 37.78 | 4.78 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | PHO | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.46 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $3,600 | 6.27 | 1.74 |
| E.J. Liddell | NO | $3,500 | 6.08 | 1.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 53.36 | 4.45 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,100 | 33.76 | 5.53 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 33.73 | 4.38 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHO | $7,300 | 33.18 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,100 | 33.76 | 5.53 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 28.00 | 4.74 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHO | $7,300 | 33.18 | 4.54 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 53.36 | 4.45 |
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.