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 | $10,500 | 54.12 | 5.15 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,400 | 33.11 | 4.47 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $6,100 | 29.35 | 4.81 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 29.10 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $3,800 | 25.85 | 6.80 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 54.12 | 5.15 |
| Pat Spencer | GS | $4,200 | 21.30 | 5.07 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $6,100 | 29.35 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 21.42 | 5.22 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,100 | 18.72 | 4.57 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,900 | 17.29 | 4.43 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 21.42 | 5.22 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,100 | 18.72 | 4.57 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,900 | 17.29 | 4.43 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,000 | 17.51 | 4.38 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 15.15 | 3.88 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 15.15 | 4.10 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,000 | 17.51 | 4.38 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 15.15 | 4.10 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 15.15 | 3.88 |
| Gui Santos | GS | $3,500 | 12.16 | 3.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 35.55 | 4.39 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,900 | 27.38 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,700 | 7.30 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $3,500 | 5.42 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,900 | 27.38 | 4.64 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 35.55 | 4.39 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,700 | 7.30 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Gill | WAS | $3,500 | 5.42 | 1.55 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,800 | 38.19 | 4.90 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 34.80 | 4.97 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,800 | 34.01 | 4.36 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 31.35 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $3,800 | 23.31 | 6.13 |
| Quinten Post | GS | $3,900 | 22.71 | 5.82 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 31.35 | 5.23 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $5,800 | 29.21 | 5.04 |
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.