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 | 47.25 | 4.59 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,200 | 41.31 | 4.49 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,800 | 37.09 | 4.21 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,500 | 35.86 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Wallace | ATL | $3,500 | 29.12 | 8.32 |
| Max Shulga | BOS | $3,500 | 25.33 | 7.24 |
| Craig Porter | CLE | $4,300 | 30.73 | 7.15 |
| Jamaree Bouyea | PHO | $3,600 | 24.17 | 6.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cormac Ryan | MIL | $4,900 | 29.57 | 6.03 |
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $5,100 | 28.45 | 5.58 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,100 | 27.97 | 6.82 |
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $4,800 | 27.86 | 5.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,100 | 27.97 | 6.82 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $4,000 | 24.74 | 6.19 |
| Cormac Ryan | MIL | $4,900 | 29.57 | 6.03 |
| Andre Jackson | MIL | $3,700 | 22.08 | 5.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Shannon | MIN | $4,300 | 29.41 | 6.84 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,200 | 29.00 | 4.68 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,800 | 26.51 | 5.52 |
| Blake Hinson | UTA | $4,500 | 25.72 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrence Shannon | MIN | $4,300 | 29.41 | 6.84 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,600 | 21.66 | 6.02 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,800 | 22.72 | 5.98 |
| Blake Hinson | UTA | $4,500 | 25.72 | 5.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Oduro | NO | $3,700 | 31.56 | 8.53 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,400 | 28.38 | 6.45 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,500 | 26.03 | 7.44 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $3,800 | 24.69 | 6.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Oduro | NO | $3,700 | 31.56 | 8.53 |
| Asa Newell | ATL | $3,500 | 26.03 | 7.44 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $3,800 | 24.69 | 6.50 |
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $4,400 | 28.38 | 6.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,200 | 37.81 | 2.86 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,600 | 34.86 | 4.59 |
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $5,300 | 34.78 | 6.56 |
| Jericho Sims | MIL | $5,100 | 32.09 | 6.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | HOU | $3,800 | 31.94 | 8.41 |
| Joan Beringer | MIN | $3,900 | 29.34 | 7.52 |
| Ariel Hukporti | NY | $3,600 | 25.25 | 7.01 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $4,100 | 28.44 | 6.94 |
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.