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 | $10,400 | 51.00 | 4.90 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 43.67 | 5.02 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 38.99 | 4.38 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,400 | 33.11 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 43.67 | 5.02 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 51.00 | 4.90 |
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $5,000 | 24.26 | 4.85 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $5,200 | 25.09 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 24.91 | 5.19 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 17.36 | 4.45 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $3,700 | 11.20 | 3.03 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,600 | 10.43 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 24.91 | 5.19 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 17.36 | 4.45 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $3,700 | 11.20 | 3.03 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,600 | 10.43 | 2.90 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,300 | 16.74 | 3.89 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,200 | 15.42 | 3.67 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 15.00 | 3.85 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,300 | 16.74 | 3.89 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 15.00 | 3.85 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,200 | 15.42 | 3.67 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,600 | 12.61 | 3.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 27.32 | 5.58 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,600 | 11.10 | 3.08 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 27.32 | 5.58 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,600 | 11.10 | 3.08 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 63.42 | 4.99 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 37.44 | 4.51 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,100 | 35.77 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,200 | 35.39 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Turner | MIL | $6,300 | 32.31 | 5.13 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 26.94 | 5.08 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,100 | 35.77 | 5.04 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,000 | 19.95 | 4.99 |
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.