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 | $11,400 | 54.01 | 4.74 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 44.61 | 4.46 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,200 | 42.93 | 4.67 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 40.51 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | NY | $4,500 | 29.79 | 6.62 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,100 | 29.91 | 4.90 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 54.01 | 4.74 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 40.51 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,600 | 36.29 | 4.77 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 34.77 | 4.35 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 30.02 | 4.48 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 26.56 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,600 | 36.29 | 4.77 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 30.02 | 4.48 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,500 | 19.62 | 4.36 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,100 | 26.56 | 4.35 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,900 | 36.03 | 4.56 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,500 | 30.64 | 4.71 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 20.57 | 3.96 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 20.49 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $6,500 | 30.64 | 4.71 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,900 | 36.03 | 4.56 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,500 | 18.60 | 4.13 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,000 | 20.49 | 4.10 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,000 | 44.78 | 4.98 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,900 | 36.58 | 4.63 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,400 | 27.58 | 4.31 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $5,700 | 22.40 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,000 | 44.78 | 4.98 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,900 | 36.58 | 4.63 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,400 | 27.58 | 4.31 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,400 | 17.83 | 4.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,200 | 60.79 | 4.98 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 45.33 | 4.93 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,200 | 41.70 | 4.53 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,400 | 38.14 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,200 | 60.79 | 4.98 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 45.33 | 4.93 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $6,800 | 33.19 | 4.88 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,500 | 35.05 | 4.67 |
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.