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 | 41.90 | 4.07 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 41.43 | 4.55 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,800 | 39.08 | 4.44 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,200 | 35.51 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaree Bouyea | PHO | $1,000 | 7.94 | 7.94 |
| Kobe Bufkin | LAL | $1,400 | 8.49 | 6.06 |
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $4,400 | 23.68 | 5.38 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,000 | 26.09 | 5.22 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Peavy | NO | $4,500 | 26.27 | 5.84 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,700 | 24.67 | 5.25 |
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $4,800 | 22.88 | 4.77 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,300 | 21.55 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | LAL | $1,000 | 6.46 | 6.46 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $4,500 | 26.27 | 5.84 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $4,700 | 24.67 | 5.25 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,300 | 21.55 | 5.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,100 | 33.81 | 5.54 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,300 | 23.44 | 5.45 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,800 | 21.54 | 4.49 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,800 | 17.59 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Coffey | PHO | $1,000 | 8.06 | 8.06 |
| Adou Thiero | LAL | $1,400 | 7.77 | 5.55 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,100 | 33.81 | 5.54 |
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,300 | 23.44 | 5.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 25.36 | 4.30 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,200 | 24.30 | 5.79 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 22.50 | 5.23 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,300 | 15.87 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $1,200 | 13.97 | 11.64 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,200 | 24.30 | 5.79 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 22.50 | 5.23 |
| Maxi Kleber | LAL | $1,600 | 7.48 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,300 | 55.57 | 4.18 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,400 | 37.34 | 4.44 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $6,300 | 31.17 | 4.95 |
| Khaman Maluach | PHO | $4,000 | 29.01 | 7.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaman Maluach | PHO | $4,000 | 29.01 | 7.25 |
| Oscar Tshiebwe | UTA | $4,400 | 28.99 | 6.59 |
| Kevon Looney | NO | $4,000 | 22.90 | 5.72 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,200 | 27.64 | 5.32 |
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.