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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 40.38 | 4.44 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $9,000 | 38.65 | 4.29 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,500 | 36.85 | 4.34 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,800 | 35.44 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MIN | $6,000 | 27.44 | 4.57 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,800 | 35.44 | 4.54 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,100 | 40.38 | 4.44 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,500 | 36.85 | 4.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,200 | 50.84 | 4.98 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,800 | 20.28 | 4.23 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.20 |
| Danny Green | CLE | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,200 | 50.84 | 4.98 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,800 | 20.28 | 4.23 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.20 |
| Danny Green | CLE | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,600 | 18.52 | 4.03 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,700 | 10.12 | 2.74 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $3,700 | 4.75 | 1.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,600 | 18.52 | 4.03 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $3,700 | 10.12 | 2.74 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $3,700 | 4.75 | 1.28 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,000 | 36.68 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 31.24 | 4.96 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,900 | 13.06 | 3.35 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $3,700 | 5.04 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 31.24 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,000 | 36.68 | 4.59 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,900 | 13.06 | 3.35 |
| Blake Griffin | BOS | $3,500 | 4.95 | 1.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 51.28 | 4.46 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 33.96 | 4.59 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,500 | 28.61 | 5.20 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,600 | 27.13 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,500 | 28.61 | 5.20 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,600 | 27.13 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 33.96 | 4.59 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 51.28 | 4.46 |
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.