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 | 55.76 | 4.81 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 50.13 | 4.91 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 42.42 | 4.56 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 39.86 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,600 | 23.77 | 5.17 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 50.13 | 4.91 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $6,200 | 30.31 | 4.89 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,200 | 25.01 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 35.78 | 4.90 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,800 | 30.70 | 4.51 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $3,700 | 24.68 | 6.67 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 24.35 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $3,700 | 24.68 | 6.67 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 24.35 | 5.41 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 20.14 | 5.30 |
| Andre Jackson | MIL | $3,900 | 19.48 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 27.13 | 6.03 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 26.87 | 6.55 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,800 | 19.81 | 4.13 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,400 | 19.31 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 26.87 | 6.55 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 27.13 | 6.03 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,400 | 19.31 | 4.39 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,800 | 19.81 | 4.13 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,200 | 44.11 | 4.79 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 41.19 | 4.96 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,200 | 24.04 | 5.72 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,400 | 23.51 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,200 | 24.04 | 5.72 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 41.19 | 4.96 |
| Tyler Smith | MIL | $3,500 | 17.29 | 4.94 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,200 | 44.11 | 4.79 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 65.96 | 5.11 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,800 | 45.14 | 4.61 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,800 | 43.63 | 5.59 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,400 | 38.51 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,300 | 26.66 | 6.20 |
| Thomas Bryant | IND | $4,100 | 23.29 | 5.68 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,800 | 43.63 | 5.59 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $5,700 | 31.29 | 5.49 |
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.