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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,200 | 57.81 | 4.74 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 50.09 | 4.73 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 46.71 | 4.72 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,000 | 34.32 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,200 | 57.81 | 4.74 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 50.09 | 4.73 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,900 | 46.71 | 4.72 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $4,800 | 21.85 | 4.55 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,600 | 6.91 | 1.92 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 4.80 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,600 | 6.91 | 1.92 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 4.80 | 1.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 14.30 | 3.76 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 13.81 | 3.64 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.25 |
| Wendell Moore | DET | $3,500 | 7.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 14.30 | 3.76 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 13.81 | 3.64 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.25 |
| Wendell Moore | DET | $3,500 | 7.09 | 2.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 11.11 | 3.00 |
| Maxi Kleber | LAL | $3,600 | 6.25 | 1.74 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,600 | 3.43 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 11.11 | 3.00 |
| Maxi Kleber | LAL | $3,600 | 6.25 | 1.74 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,600 | 3.43 | 0.95 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,300 | 39.87 | 4.80 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 35.06 | 4.80 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 30.88 | 4.90 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,200 | 29.59 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,000 | 27.92 | 5.58 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $4,600 | 25.60 | 5.56 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $5,000 | 24.94 | 4.99 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 30.88 | 4.90 |
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.