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 | $11,700 | 58.10 | 4.97 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,500 | 46.61 | 5.48 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 46.48 | 4.79 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,200 | 43.30 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $8,500 | 46.61 | 5.48 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,700 | 58.10 | 4.97 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 46.48 | 4.79 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,900 | 32.87 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 31.41 | 4.69 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,900 | 21.37 | 4.36 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,500 | 18.20 | 4.05 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,500 | 17.61 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,700 | 31.41 | 4.69 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,900 | 21.37 | 4.36 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,500 | 18.20 | 4.05 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,500 | 17.61 | 3.91 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 20.06 | 4.18 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $4,500 | 19.97 | 4.44 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,300 | 17.90 | 4.16 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,600 | 17.89 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $4,500 | 19.97 | 4.44 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,100 | 17.23 | 4.20 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 20.06 | 4.18 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,300 | 17.90 | 4.16 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 57.59 | 4.76 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 38.00 | 4.63 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,500 | 31.36 | 4.82 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,900 | 26.58 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,500 | 31.36 | 4.82 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 57.59 | 4.76 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | DAL | $3,700 | 17.55 | 4.74 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 38.00 | 4.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 59.62 | 4.66 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,800 | 42.96 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 42.19 | 5.02 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $7,600 | 35.18 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,800 | 42.96 | 5.51 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 42.19 | 5.02 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $6,000 | 30.06 | 5.01 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,100 | 29.42 | 4.82 |
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.