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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 47.83 | 4.51 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,400 | 44.81 | 4.77 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 43.35 | 4.42 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,400 | 22.63 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,400 | 22.63 | 5.14 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,400 | 44.81 | 4.77 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 47.83 | 4.51 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 43.35 | 4.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 34.82 | 4.77 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,600 | 18.69 | 4.06 |
| Seth Curry | CHA | $3,900 | 17.78 | 4.56 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,200 | 17.42 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 34.82 | 4.77 |
| Seth Curry | CHA | $3,900 | 17.78 | 4.56 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,200 | 17.42 | 4.15 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,600 | 18.69 | 4.06 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,500 | 18.25 | 4.06 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,000 | 16.74 | 4.18 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,000 | 15.88 | 3.97 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,700 | 13.43 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,000 | 16.74 | 4.18 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,500 | 18.25 | 4.06 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,000 | 15.88 | 3.97 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,700 | 13.43 | 3.63 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,600 | 22.50 | 4.02 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,300 | 16.13 | 3.75 |
| Tyler Smith | MIL | $3,800 | 3.52 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,600 | 22.50 | 4.02 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,300 | 16.13 | 3.75 |
| Tyler Smith | MIL | $3,800 | 3.52 | 0.93 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 49.78 | 4.65 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,700 | 43.98 | 5.06 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,600 | 35.79 | 5.42 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 27.16 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,600 | 35.79 | 5.42 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,700 | 43.98 | 5.06 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 27.16 | 4.76 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 49.78 | 4.65 |
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.