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 | $10,300 | 44.71 | 4.34 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 39.33 | 4.32 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 32.47 | 4.51 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,900 | 31.66 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter | CLE | $3,600 | 20.31 | 5.64 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,900 | 31.66 | 4.59 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 32.47 | 4.51 |
| Marcus Sasser | DET | $3,800 | 16.62 | 4.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $3,900 | 19.27 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $3,900 | 19.27 | 4.94 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dariq Whitehead | MEM | $4,900 | 23.16 | 4.73 |
| Toby Okani | MEM | $4,100 | 16.72 | 4.08 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $4,000 | 15.95 | 3.99 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,300 | 15.86 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dariq Whitehead | MEM | $4,900 | 23.16 | 4.73 |
| Toby Okani | MEM | $4,100 | 16.72 | 4.08 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $4,000 | 15.95 | 3.99 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 14.97 | 3.94 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 29.09 | 4.93 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $4,100 | 19.83 | 4.84 |
| Tolu Smith | DET | $3,600 | 6.62 | 1.84 |
| Jeremy Sochan | NY | $3,800 | 5.30 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 29.09 | 4.93 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $4,100 | 19.83 | 4.84 |
| Tolu Smith | DET | $3,600 | 6.62 | 1.84 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,600 | 5.28 | 1.47 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 59.42 | 4.57 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 46.85 | 4.98 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,900 | 41.19 | 4.63 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,600 | 32.34 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $5,800 | 29.71 | 5.12 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,400 | 46.85 | 4.98 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,900 | 41.19 | 4.63 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 59.42 | 4.57 |
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.