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 | 51.21 | 5.07 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 43.73 | 5.09 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,100 | 38.21 | 4.72 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,100 | 33.41 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 43.73 | 5.09 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,100 | 51.21 | 5.07 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,700 | 23.20 | 4.94 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $5,800 | 27.63 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,600 | 33.39 | 5.06 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $5,000 | 26.51 | 5.30 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,200 | 18.90 | 4.50 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,000 | 17.07 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $5,000 | 26.51 | 5.30 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,600 | 33.39 | 5.06 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 16.40 | 4.56 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,500 | 15.91 | 4.54 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 26.90 | 4.80 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,100 | 18.74 | 4.57 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,700 | 17.36 | 4.69 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,200 | 16.37 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 26.90 | 4.80 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,700 | 17.36 | 4.69 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,100 | 18.74 | 4.57 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,800 | 15.09 | 3.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 66.12 | 5.38 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,500 | 43.85 | 4.62 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 37.78 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 27.84 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 66.12 | 5.38 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,700 | 19.51 | 5.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 27.84 | 4.72 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $9,500 | 43.85 | 4.62 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,200 | 59.94 | 4.91 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 49.29 | 5.36 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,400 | 36.75 | 5.74 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $5,400 | 36.18 | 6.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $5,400 | 36.18 | 6.70 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,400 | 36.75 | 5.74 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 49.29 | 5.36 |
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.