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 | $10,100 | 50.29 | 4.98 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,300 | 45.11 | 5.44 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,000 | 40.29 | 4.48 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 39.81 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,300 | 45.11 | 5.44 |
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $5,400 | 27.06 | 5.01 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,100 | 50.29 | 4.98 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHO | $3,700 | 17.98 | 4.86 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,000 | 32.53 | 4.65 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,300 | 23.51 | 4.43 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 15.85 | 4.17 |
| Blake Wesley | POR | $3,600 | 13.35 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,000 | 32.53 | 4.65 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,300 | 23.51 | 4.43 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 15.85 | 4.17 |
| Blake Wesley | POR | $3,600 | 13.35 | 3.71 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,600 | 19.16 | 5.32 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,000 | 18.02 | 4.51 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 16.57 | 4.36 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $4,000 | 15.14 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $3,600 | 19.16 | 5.32 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,000 | 18.02 | 4.51 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 16.57 | 4.36 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,700 | 14.08 | 3.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 55.35 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,300 | 45.63 | 4.91 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $6,800 | 32.68 | 4.81 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,500 | 23.97 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oso Ighodaro | PHO | $3,500 | 19.34 | 5.53 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,500 | 23.97 | 5.33 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,300 | 45.63 | 4.91 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $6,800 | 32.68 | 4.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 40.04 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 39.41 | 3.72 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,500 | 38.32 | 5.11 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,800 | 35.53 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,100 | 23.57 | 5.75 |
| Drew Eubanks | SAC | $3,900 | 21.70 | 5.57 |
| Chris Boucher | BOS | $3,800 | 20.00 | 5.26 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $3,900 | 20.43 | 5.24 |
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.