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 | $10,900 | 47.37 | 4.35 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 42.96 | 4.72 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 32.48 | 4.45 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $7,600 | 30.80 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,700 | 18.71 | 5.06 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 42.96 | 4.72 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 32.48 | 4.45 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,900 | 47.37 | 4.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,600 | 17.43 | 3.79 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,300 | 15.89 | 3.70 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,200 | 14.94 | 3.56 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,800 | 10.26 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,600 | 17.43 | 3.79 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,300 | 15.89 | 3.70 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,200 | 14.94 | 3.56 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,800 | 10.26 | 2.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 26.47 | 6.97 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,900 | 22.77 | 4.65 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 20.18 | 4.59 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,600 | 16.91 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 26.47 | 6.97 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,600 | 16.91 | 4.70 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,900 | 22.77 | 4.65 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 20.18 | 4.59 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 35.44 | 4.60 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 30.67 | 4.20 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $5,000 | 21.36 | 4.27 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,500 | 20.98 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | HOU | $3,700 | 20.23 | 5.47 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $4,500 | 20.98 | 4.66 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 35.44 | 4.60 |
| Taylor Hendricks | MEM | $5,000 | 21.36 | 4.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,000 | 37.58 | 4.70 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,500 | 35.24 | 4.70 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,600 | 30.96 | 4.69 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,400 | 28.27 | 6.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,400 | 28.27 | 6.43 |
| Marvin Bagley | DAL | $4,900 | 26.02 | 5.31 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,600 | 24.02 | 5.22 |
| Al Horford | GS | $5,600 | 28.13 | 5.02 |
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.