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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 50.94 | 5.25 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,900 | 50.14 | 5.06 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,000 | 37.13 | 5.30 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $6,400 | 28.67 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,000 | 37.13 | 5.30 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 50.94 | 5.25 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $9,900 | 50.14 | 5.06 |
| Tre Mann | OKC | $5,100 | 25.75 | 5.05 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,000 | 37.13 | 5.30 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $6,400 | 28.67 | 4.48 |
| Tre Mann | OKC | $5,100 | 25.75 | 5.05 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,000 | 25.60 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $7,000 | 37.13 | 5.30 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,000 | 25.60 | 5.12 |
| Tre Mann | OKC | $5,100 | 25.75 | 5.05 |
| Jordan Poole | GSW | $6,400 | 28.67 | 4.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,500 | 33.02 | 5.08 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,700 | 26.27 | 3.92 |
| Bol Bol | ORL | $6,200 | 25.45 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $6,800 | 35.28 | 5.19 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $6,500 | 33.02 | 5.08 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $3,700 | 16.18 | 4.37 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 15.93 | 4.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 41.48 | 5.06 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 30.01 | 5.09 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,600 | 28.96 | 6.30 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 27.95 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,600 | 28.96 | 6.30 |
| Darius Bazley | OKC | $3,900 | 21.04 | 5.39 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 30.01 | 5.09 |
| Paolo Banchero | ORL | $8,200 | 41.48 | 5.06 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 57.14 | 5.01 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | ORL | $7,400 | 32.12 | 4.34 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,600 | 28.96 | 6.30 |
| Draymond Green | GSW | $6,000 | 27.95 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $4,600 | 28.96 | 6.30 |
| Darius Bazley | OKC | $3,900 | 21.04 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 57.14 | 5.01 |
| Jeff Green | DEN | $3,200 | 15.30 | 4.78 |
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.