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 | $11,500 | 45.76 | 3.98 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 36.15 | 4.11 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,300 | 24.90 | 4.70 |
| Brandon Williams | DAL | $6,000 | 24.00 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,300 | 24.90 | 4.70 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $5,200 | 22.04 | 4.24 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 36.15 | 4.11 |
| Jose Alvarado | NY | $4,000 | 16.45 | 4.11 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 19.67 | 4.58 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 18.96 | 4.86 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,700 | 11.49 | 3.10 |
| AJ Johnson | DAL | $3,500 | 6.18 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 18.96 | 4.86 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 19.67 | 4.58 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,700 | 11.49 | 3.10 |
| AJ Johnson | DAL | $3,500 | 6.18 | 1.76 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,200 | 21.51 | 5.12 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $4,000 | 19.30 | 4.83 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 10.09 | 2.73 |
| Ron Harper | BOS | $3,700 | 7.46 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,200 | 21.51 | 5.12 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $4,000 | 19.30 | 4.83 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,700 | 10.09 | 2.73 |
| Ron Harper | BOS | $3,700 | 7.46 | 2.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,000 | 23.13 | 4.63 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 17.04 | 4.48 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,500 | 16.71 | 3.71 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,600 | 5.07 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,000 | 23.13 | 4.63 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 17.04 | 4.48 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $4,500 | 16.71 | 3.71 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,600 | 5.07 | 1.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 53.21 | 4.22 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 37.91 | 4.57 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,500 | 27.27 | 4.20 |
| Marvin Bagley | DAL | $5,900 | 26.73 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,400 | 24.99 | 5.68 |
| Nikola Vucevic | BOS | $5,000 | 23.68 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,300 | 37.91 | 4.57 |
| Marvin Bagley | DAL | $5,900 | 26.73 | 4.53 |
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.