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 | $11,000 | 53.69 | 4.88 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,800 | 51.79 | 4.39 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,400 | 48.58 | 4.67 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,800 | 46.83 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $6,700 | 35.29 | 5.27 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 53.69 | 4.88 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,800 | 46.83 | 4.78 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,400 | 48.58 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,000 | 49.17 | 4.92 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,800 | 28.18 | 5.87 |
| Eric Gordon | PHO | $5,000 | 23.46 | 4.69 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,700 | 21.35 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $4,800 | 28.18 | 5.87 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,000 | 49.17 | 4.92 |
| Eric Gordon | PHO | $5,000 | 23.46 | 4.69 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,700 | 21.35 | 4.54 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,800 | 33.23 | 4.89 |
| Michael Porter | DEN | $7,200 | 28.63 | 3.98 |
| Bruce Brown | IND | $5,300 | 26.54 | 5.01 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,800 | 21.04 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | IND | $5,300 | 26.54 | 5.01 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $6,800 | 33.23 | 4.89 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,800 | 17.58 | 4.63 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $4,200 | 19.20 | 4.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 36.71 | 4.65 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,000 | 30.60 | 4.37 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 24.20 | 4.25 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | PHO | $4,500 | 18.45 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $7,900 | 36.71 | 4.65 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,000 | 30.60 | 4.37 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 24.20 | 4.25 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,400 | 18.14 | 4.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 59.00 | 4.54 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,900 | 52.60 | 4.42 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 40.48 | 4.94 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,500 | 37.76 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $4,900 | 25.06 | 5.11 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,500 | 37.76 | 5.04 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,200 | 40.48 | 4.94 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 35.73 | 4.89 |
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.