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 | 51.67 | 4.78 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 46.29 | 5.32 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 41.57 | 4.52 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,600 | 34.28 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 46.29 | 5.32 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $5,400 | 27.22 | 5.04 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,900 | 19.51 | 5.00 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 51.67 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 25.57 | 5.33 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 23.04 | 5.01 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $5,100 | 22.18 | 4.35 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 18.07 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 25.57 | 5.33 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 23.04 | 5.01 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 18.07 | 4.63 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 17.42 | 4.47 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,700 | 30.35 | 4.53 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,100 | 17.96 | 3.52 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 15.88 | 4.07 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 14.66 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,700 | 30.35 | 4.53 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 15.88 | 4.07 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 14.66 | 3.76 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,100 | 17.96 | 3.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,900 | 44.01 | 4.94 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,400 | 41.24 | 4.91 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 26.40 | 5.39 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,500 | 23.42 | 5.20 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,900 | 44.01 | 4.94 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,400 | 41.24 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 61.12 | 4.77 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $10,000 | 45.14 | 4.51 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,100 | 39.77 | 4.91 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,300 | 36.85 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 35.05 | 5.65 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,300 | 22.89 | 5.32 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,300 | 22.72 | 5.28 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,200 | 32.39 | 5.22 |
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.