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 | 52.41 | 4.85 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,600 | 51.52 | 4.86 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 51.37 | 4.76 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,400 | 43.40 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $4,100 | 22.28 | 5.43 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,600 | 51.52 | 4.86 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 52.41 | 4.85 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 51.37 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,900 | 23.15 | 3.92 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,800 | 20.70 | 4.31 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,800 | 20.70 | 4.31 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,900 | 23.15 | 3.92 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 19.24 | 4.81 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,600 | 16.56 | 4.60 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 16.09 | 4.13 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 19.24 | 4.81 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,600 | 16.56 | 4.60 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 16.09 | 4.13 |
| Hunter Tyson | DEN | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $4,000 | 13.52 | 3.38 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 10.81 | 2.92 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,800 | 10.22 | 2.69 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,800 | 8.73 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $4,000 | 13.52 | 3.38 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 10.81 | 2.92 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,800 | 10.22 | 2.69 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,800 | 8.73 | 2.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,000 | 43.47 | 4.83 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,500 | 34.80 | 5.35 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 33.97 | 4.59 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,200 | 32.49 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $4,200 | 27.98 | 6.66 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $6,500 | 34.80 | 5.35 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,100 | 27.05 | 5.30 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,200 | 32.49 | 5.24 |
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.