Daily Player Picks
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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 | 53.22 | 4.59 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 46.62 | 4.76 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 46.01 | 4.89 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,900 | 43.38 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham | MIN | $3,800 | 25.21 | 6.64 |
| Tyus Jones | PHO | $4,900 | 27.41 | 5.59 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 42.61 | 4.90 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 46.01 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 36.93 | 5.06 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,600 | 28.35 | 4.30 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $4,000 | 19.29 | 4.82 |
| Max Christie | DAL | $5,000 | 19.09 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 36.93 | 5.06 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $4,000 | 19.29 | 4.82 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,600 | 28.35 | 4.30 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,300 | 18.22 | 4.24 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 24.76 | 5.16 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,300 | 24.70 | 5.74 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,300 | 20.90 | 4.86 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,000 | 20.90 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,300 | 24.70 | 5.74 |
| Ryan Dunn | PHO | $4,000 | 20.90 | 5.23 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 24.76 | 5.16 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,100 | 20.55 | 5.01 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,000 | 42.91 | 4.77 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,000 | 39.82 | 4.98 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 24.80 | 4.51 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,300 | 21.85 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,000 | 39.82 | 4.98 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,000 | 42.91 | 4.77 |
| Patrick Williams | CHI | $4,400 | 20.62 | 4.69 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 19.98 | 4.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 65.40 | 5.07 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,700 | 45.59 | 4.70 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,700 | 42.36 | 4.87 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 40.02 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | IND | $5,300 | 36.99 | 6.98 |
| Nick Richards | PHO | $4,900 | 31.39 | 6.41 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $4,400 | 26.77 | 6.08 |
| Richaun Holmes | WAS | $4,700 | 26.64 | 5.67 |
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.