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 | 53.69 | 4.63 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 53.40 | 5.34 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 45.83 | 4.41 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,900 | 41.67 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 53.40 | 5.34 |
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $3,800 | 20.23 | 5.32 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,900 | 41.67 | 5.27 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,600 | 24.22 | 5.27 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,500 | 28.47 | 4.38 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,700 | 22.29 | 4.74 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,100 | 21.63 | 5.28 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $4,800 | 19.78 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,100 | 21.63 | 5.28 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,800 | 19.36 | 5.09 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,900 | 19.04 | 4.88 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,700 | 22.29 | 4.74 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,700 | 24.24 | 5.16 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,900 | 23.02 | 4.70 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,400 | 22.42 | 4.15 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,000 | 20.38 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,700 | 24.24 | 5.16 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,000 | 20.38 | 5.10 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,000 | 18.98 | 4.75 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,900 | 23.02 | 4.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 53.82 | 4.45 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,000 | 39.90 | 4.43 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $6,300 | 29.45 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,600 | 27.89 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,600 | 27.89 | 4.98 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $6,300 | 29.45 | 4.67 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,500 | 20.33 | 4.52 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,700 | 21.04 | 4.48 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 68.18 | 5.24 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $8,300 | 42.20 | 5.08 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 38.41 | 5.57 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 38.07 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 38.41 | 5.57 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,400 | 30.05 | 5.56 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 68.18 | 5.24 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,200 | 27.02 | 5.20 |
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.