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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,500 | 44.65 | 5.25 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 44.49 | 4.94 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,900 | 42.55 | 4.30 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 42.44 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,500 | 44.65 | 5.25 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,000 | 44.49 | 4.94 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $6,400 | 31.32 | 4.89 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $7,200 | 34.78 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,200 | 31.16 | 5.03 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,800 | 22.13 | 4.61 |
| Lindy Waters | GS | $3,800 | 16.56 | 4.36 |
| Vít Krejcí | ATL | $4,300 | 16.16 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,200 | 31.16 | 5.03 |
| Keon Johnson | BKN | $4,800 | 22.13 | 4.61 |
| Lindy Waters | GS | $3,800 | 16.56 | 4.36 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,000 | 15.86 | 3.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,700 | 20.16 | 4.29 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,300 | 19.04 | 4.43 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,500 | 17.95 | 3.99 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 15.57 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,300 | 19.04 | 4.43 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,700 | 20.16 | 4.29 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,500 | 17.95 | 3.99 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 15.57 | 3.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 59.97 | 5.08 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,500 | 37.37 | 4.98 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 35.69 | 4.70 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,500 | 29.77 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 59.97 | 5.08 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,500 | 37.37 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,800 | 23.24 | 4.84 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 21.59 | 4.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 65.31 | 5.10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,000 | 49.67 | 4.97 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 45.39 | 4.28 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 39.52 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $5,800 | 31.27 | 5.39 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 39.52 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 65.31 | 5.10 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,000 | 49.67 | 4.97 |
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.