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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 41.62 | 4.00 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $12,800 | 34.30 | 2.68 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,600 | 19.05 | 4.14 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,100 | 15.86 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,600 | 19.05 | 4.14 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 41.62 | 4.00 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $3,400 | 13.40 | 3.94 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,100 | 15.86 | 3.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,700 | 9.68 | 2.62 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $2,600 | 5.84 | 2.25 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 4.61 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,700 | 9.68 | 2.62 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $2,600 | 5.84 | 2.25 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 4.61 | 1.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 16.58 | 3.77 |
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $4,000 | 14.90 | 3.73 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 10.96 | 2.96 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,600 | 8.57 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 16.58 | 3.77 |
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $4,000 | 14.90 | 3.73 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 10.96 | 2.96 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $3,600 | 8.57 | 2.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 38.23 | 4.61 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $13,400 | 35.91 | 2.68 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,600 | 8.43 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,300 | 38.23 | 4.61 |
| Grant Williams | CHA | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $13,400 | 35.91 | 2.68 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,600 | 8.43 | 2.34 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 46.73 | 4.54 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 33.25 | 4.82 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,500 | 30.03 | 4.62 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $6,200 | 26.47 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlo Matkovic | NO | $1,600 | 13.54 | 8.46 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 33.25 | 4.82 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $5,600 | 26.43 | 4.72 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $4,200 | 19.53 | 4.65 |
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.