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 | $9,500 | 47.16 | 4.96 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 44.00 | 4.94 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,100 | 41.37 | 5.11 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,300 | 28.83 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RayJ Dennis | IND | $3,500 | 22.18 | 6.34 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,900 | 26.05 | 5.32 |
| Chris Paul | LAC | $3,900 | 20.60 | 5.28 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 25.55 | 5.21 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,800 | 34.03 | 5.01 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 17.23 | 4.53 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 16.14 | 4.25 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,600 | 14.28 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,800 | 34.03 | 5.01 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 17.23 | 4.53 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 16.14 | 4.25 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,600 | 14.28 | 3.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,000 | 20.73 | 4.15 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 18.52 | 4.87 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,500 | 17.41 | 3.87 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,800 | 13.90 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 18.52 | 4.87 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,000 | 20.73 | 4.15 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,500 | 17.41 | 3.87 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,700 | 13.85 | 3.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 58.90 | 4.99 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,100 | 41.66 | 4.58 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 35.61 | 4.88 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,400 | 25.46 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 58.90 | 4.99 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,500 | 22.28 | 4.95 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 35.61 | 4.88 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,400 | 25.46 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,900 | 34.11 | 5.78 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,100 | 32.27 | 5.29 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,100 | 31.38 | 5.14 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,700 | 30.90 | 5.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,900 | 34.11 | 5.78 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,700 | 30.90 | 5.42 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,100 | 32.27 | 5.29 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $4,800 | 25.27 | 5.26 |
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.