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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,300 | 52.14 | 4.61 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,900 | 50.57 | 4.25 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 48.20 | 5.07 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,000 | 39.67 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,300 | 28.19 | 5.32 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 48.20 | 5.07 |
| Dyson Daniels | NO | $5,300 | 25.40 | 4.79 |
| Tyus Jones | WAS | $5,700 | 27.12 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,900 | 23.02 | 4.70 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,800 | 22.53 | 4.69 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,400 | 18.05 | 4.10 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $4,500 | 16.48 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,900 | 23.02 | 4.70 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,800 | 22.53 | 4.69 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,400 | 18.05 | 4.10 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,700 | 14.69 | 3.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,000 | 42.10 | 5.26 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 26.62 | 4.75 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,200 | 24.01 | 4.62 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,000 | 21.14 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,000 | 42.10 | 5.26 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 26.62 | 4.75 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,200 | 24.01 | 4.62 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,100 | 18.79 | 4.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,900 | 21.36 | 4.36 |
| Grant Williams | DAL | $4,500 | 17.16 | 3.81 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,900 | 13.97 | 3.58 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,600 | 11.04 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,900 | 21.36 | 4.36 |
| Grant Williams | DAL | $4,500 | 17.16 | 3.81 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $3,900 | 13.97 | 3.58 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,600 | 11.04 | 3.07 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,100 | 54.42 | 4.50 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,000 | 37.34 | 4.67 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 35.17 | 4.69 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $7,100 | 34.62 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $5,500 | 27.57 | 5.01 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,300 | 30.94 | 4.91 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $7,100 | 34.62 | 4.88 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $5,900 | 28.58 | 4.84 |
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.