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 | $10,800 | 52.29 | 4.84 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 46.21 | 5.31 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 41.57 | 4.52 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,600 | 36.39 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,600 | 26.97 | 5.86 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,900 | 22.04 | 5.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 46.21 | 5.31 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHO | $5,700 | 29.75 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 28.15 | 6.12 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 24.64 | 5.13 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $5,100 | 24.13 | 4.73 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 19.50 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 28.15 | 6.12 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 24.64 | 5.13 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 19.50 | 5.00 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,700 | 18.52 | 5.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,700 | 34.73 | 5.18 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,100 | 28.36 | 5.56 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 15.84 | 4.06 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 15.40 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,100 | 28.36 | 5.56 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,700 | 34.73 | 5.18 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 15.84 | 4.06 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 15.40 | 3.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,400 | 43.44 | 5.17 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,900 | 42.51 | 4.78 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 26.40 | 5.39 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,500 | 23.42 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,700 | 23.33 | 6.31 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 26.40 | 5.39 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,500 | 23.42 | 5.20 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,400 | 43.44 | 5.17 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 63.52 | 4.96 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $10,000 | 49.59 | 4.96 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,100 | 38.88 | 4.80 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 36.48 | 5.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,300 | 31.43 | 7.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 36.48 | 5.88 |
| Quinten Post | GS | $4,200 | 24.37 | 5.80 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,200 | 32.88 | 5.30 |
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.