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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 42.94 | 4.77 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,200 | 41.06 | 4.46 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 40.64 | 4.57 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 39.96 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | SA | $6,200 | 33.35 | 5.38 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,900 | 26.19 | 5.35 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 42.94 | 4.77 |
| D’Angelo Russell | LAL | $6,300 | 30.03 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,500 | 23.71 | 5.27 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,500 | 21.84 | 6.24 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $4,100 | 15.51 | 3.78 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $4,100 | 15.34 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,500 | 21.84 | 6.24 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,500 | 23.71 | 5.27 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $4,100 | 15.51 | 3.78 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $4,100 | 15.34 | 3.74 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,900 | 22.58 | 4.61 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,500 | 17.18 | 3.82 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $3,800 | 14.74 | 3.88 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $3,900 | 12.77 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,900 | 22.58 | 4.61 |
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $3,800 | 14.74 | 3.88 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,500 | 17.18 | 3.82 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $3,900 | 12.75 | 3.27 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 56.39 | 4.66 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 35.23 | 4.89 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 34.46 | 4.53 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 33.65 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 33.65 | 5.34 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,200 | 35.23 | 4.89 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 56.39 | 4.66 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 34.46 | 4.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 44.72 | 5.59 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,800 | 34.37 | 5.05 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,900 | 34.19 | 4.95 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $7,200 | 33.55 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 44.72 | 5.59 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,100 | 32.57 | 5.34 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $4,900 | 25.92 | 5.29 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,800 | 34.37 | 5.05 |
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.