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 | $11,600 | 56.53 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 41.75 | 4.64 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,300 | 37.89 | 4.56 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,200 | 37.70 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,600 | 27.37 | 5.95 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $6,200 | 30.97 | 4.99 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $5,100 | 25.30 | 4.96 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,600 | 56.53 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 34.88 | 4.91 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,800 | 29.58 | 4.35 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,400 | 19.29 | 4.38 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 19.23 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,100 | 34.88 | 4.91 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,400 | 19.29 | 4.38 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,800 | 29.58 | 4.35 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 19.23 | 4.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,000 | 22.51 | 5.63 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,800 | 20.88 | 4.35 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,600 | 18.96 | 4.12 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,100 | 17.85 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,000 | 22.51 | 5.63 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 17.59 | 4.51 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,800 | 20.88 | 4.35 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,100 | 17.85 | 4.35 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 43.81 | 5.34 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 24.40 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,500 | 23.10 | 4.20 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,600 | 22.95 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 43.81 | 5.34 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 24.40 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,500 | 23.10 | 4.20 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,600 | 22.95 | 4.10 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 62.04 | 4.88 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,900 | 46.02 | 4.65 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,500 | 40.75 | 5.43 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,600 | 39.34 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,500 | 40.75 | 5.43 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,300 | 37.94 | 5.20 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,600 | 39.34 | 5.18 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,400 | 32.97 | 5.15 |
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.