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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 46.85 | 4.83 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,100 | 45.10 | 4.96 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 44.25 | 4.52 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 42.59 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,300 | 27.88 | 5.26 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $5,800 | 28.99 | 5.00 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $9,100 | 45.10 | 4.96 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 46.85 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,300 | 28.66 | 4.55 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,800 | 20.13 | 4.19 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $4,100 | 17.85 | 4.35 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $3,900 | 17.08 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,300 | 28.66 | 4.55 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $3,900 | 17.08 | 4.38 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $4,100 | 17.85 | 4.35 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,800 | 20.13 | 4.19 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,900 | 22.26 | 4.54 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $3,800 | 19.86 | 5.23 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,800 | 19.60 | 4.08 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 16.28 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $3,800 | 19.86 | 5.23 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,900 | 22.26 | 4.54 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,800 | 19.60 | 4.08 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 16.28 | 3.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 53.85 | 4.56 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 40.43 | 4.93 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,100 | 25.12 | 4.93 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,600 | 24.35 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $3,900 | 21.68 | 5.56 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,200 | 40.43 | 4.93 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,100 | 25.12 | 4.93 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 53.85 | 4.56 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 61.49 | 4.80 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,900 | 52.55 | 5.31 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,700 | 45.06 | 4.21 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 39.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,900 | 52.55 | 5.31 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,200 | 32.87 | 5.30 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $4,600 | 24.32 | 5.29 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,200 | 31.69 | 5.11 |
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.