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 | 56.55 | 5.39 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,300 | 38.37 | 4.62 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,600 | 32.64 | 4.94 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,500 | 32.33 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 56.55 | 5.39 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,700 | 23.94 | 5.09 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,600 | 32.64 | 4.94 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $5,200 | 24.85 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,300 | 15.53 | 3.61 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $4,000 | 13.28 | 3.32 |
| Eric Gordon | PHI | $3,500 | 10.05 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,300 | 15.53 | 3.61 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $4,000 | 13.28 | 3.32 |
| Eric Gordon | PHI | $3,500 | 10.05 | 2.87 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 17.50 | 4.60 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.22 |
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 17.50 | 4.60 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.22 |
| Terrence Shannon | MIN | $3,600 | 10.92 | 3.03 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 36.93 | 4.50 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $6,000 | 25.31 | 4.22 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $4,000 | 16.12 | 4.03 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 36.93 | 4.50 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $6,000 | 25.31 | 4.22 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $4,000 | 16.12 | 4.03 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,000 | 37.39 | 5.34 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 35.53 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 34.95 | 4.54 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,800 | 32.80 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | MEM | $4,200 | 25.64 | 6.10 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,000 | 37.39 | 5.34 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,000 | 30.22 | 5.04 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $5,800 | 28.36 | 4.89 |
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.