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 | $11,500 | 51.54 | 4.48 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,900 | 46.76 | 4.72 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 44.51 | 5.00 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,400 | 40.95 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CHI | $4,800 | 26.18 | 5.45 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 44.51 | 5.00 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $7,600 | 37.45 | 4.93 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,300 | 40.50 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,700 | 17.95 | 3.82 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $3,800 | 16.79 | 4.42 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,700 | 13.40 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Horton-Tucker | CHI | $3,800 | 16.79 | 4.42 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,700 | 17.95 | 3.82 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,700 | 13.40 | 3.62 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,700 | 24.37 | 5.18 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,100 | 23.53 | 4.61 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,200 | 18.99 | 4.52 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 16.43 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,700 | 24.37 | 5.18 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,100 | 23.53 | 4.61 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,200 | 18.99 | 4.52 |
| Tosan Evbuomwan | BKN | $3,900 | 14.99 | 3.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 54.56 | 4.59 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 41.14 | 4.73 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,500 | 33.14 | 4.42 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $7,300 | 32.75 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,300 | 20.50 | 4.77 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 41.14 | 4.73 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,100 | 18.96 | 4.62 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 54.56 | 4.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 69.32 | 5.33 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,200 | 50.36 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 42.30 | 5.22 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,700 | 35.04 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | UTA | $3,900 | 20.90 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 69.32 | 5.33 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,100 | 42.30 | 5.22 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $6,500 | 32.39 | 4.98 |
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.