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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 49.76 | 5.18 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 49.33 | 4.33 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 45.61 | 5.18 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,300 | 42.99 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 49.76 | 5.18 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 45.61 | 5.18 |
| Dejounte Murray | NO | $8,300 | 42.99 | 5.18 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $7,800 | 39.21 | 5.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council | PHI | $3,700 | 21.26 | 5.75 |
| Garrison Mathews | ATL | $3,800 | 18.73 | 4.93 |
| Vít Krejcí | ATL | $4,300 | 17.57 | 4.09 |
| Eric Gordon | PHI | $4,000 | 17.57 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Council | PHI | $3,700 | 21.26 | 5.75 |
| Garrison Mathews | ATL | $3,800 | 18.73 | 4.93 |
| Eric Gordon | PHI | $4,000 | 17.57 | 4.39 |
| Vít Krejcí | ATL | $4,300 | 17.57 | 4.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,300 | 22.58 | 4.26 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,200 | 21.13 | 5.03 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,000 | 17.92 | 4.48 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,400 | 17.63 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,200 | 21.13 | 5.03 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,000 | 17.92 | 4.48 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,300 | 22.58 | 4.26 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 16.42 | 4.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 55.01 | 4.66 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,600 | 44.54 | 5.18 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 34.94 | 4.48 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $7,300 | 32.55 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,600 | 44.54 | 5.18 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,700 | 28.74 | 5.04 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 20.19 | 4.69 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 55.01 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 63.49 | 4.92 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 39.99 | 5.00 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,600 | 34.63 | 4.56 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,200 | 33.72 | 5.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,200 | 33.72 | 5.44 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,400 | 23.77 | 5.40 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,500 | 27.63 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 39.99 | 5.00 |
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.