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 | 51.84 | 5.34 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $11,000 | 46.26 | 4.21 |
| Stephen Curry | GSW | $8,800 | 45.14 | 5.13 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,300 | 45.04 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,300 | 29.30 | 5.53 |
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $5,700 | 30.87 | 5.42 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,700 | 51.84 | 5.34 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,400 | 38.28 | 5.17 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $7,400 | 38.28 | 5.17 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,500 | 37.88 | 5.05 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 37.00 | 4.68 |
| Anfernee Simons | POR | $6,800 | 32.36 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins | GSW | $5,100 | 28.17 | 5.52 |
| Dennis Schroder | BKN | $5,700 | 30.87 | 5.42 |
| Moses Moody | GSW | $3,100 | 16.77 | 5.41 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $3,100 | 16.79 | 5.41 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $7,500 | 37.88 | 5.05 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 37.61 | 5.15 |
| Brandon Ingram | NOP | $7,900 | 37.00 | 4.68 |
| Deni Avdija | POR | $6,500 | 32.81 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,600 | 29.24 | 8.12 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,700 | 21.27 | 5.75 |
| Javonte Green | NOP | $3,800 | 20.96 | 5.52 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 37.61 | 5.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.36 | 5.21 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,200 | 44.18 | 5.39 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,700 | 38.88 | 5.05 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,300 | 37.61 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,700 | 21.27 | 5.75 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 31.64 | 5.55 |
| Javonte Green | NOP | $3,800 | 20.96 | 5.52 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,200 | 33.45 | 5.40 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 57.36 | 5.21 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,200 | 44.18 | 5.39 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,900 | 39.45 | 5.72 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,700 | 38.88 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,900 | 39.45 | 5.72 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,700 | 31.64 | 5.55 |
| Zion Williamson | NOP | $8,200 | 44.18 | 5.39 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,500 | 34.16 | 5.26 |
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.