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 | $11,400 | 54.58 | 4.79 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 53.20 | 5.66 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 47.85 | 4.51 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 45.34 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 53.20 | 5.66 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,200 | 27.35 | 5.26 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $6,000 | 30.07 | 5.01 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 54.58 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 18.21 | 4.67 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,800 | 17.26 | 4.54 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,900 | 16.68 | 3.40 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,000 | 16.64 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 18.21 | 4.67 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,800 | 17.26 | 4.54 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,000 | 16.64 | 4.16 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,000 | 14.70 | 3.68 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 26.15 | 5.45 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,900 | 23.68 | 4.83 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 22.39 | 4.48 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,000 | 21.56 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,800 | 26.15 | 5.45 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,000 | 21.56 | 5.39 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $3,900 | 20.60 | 5.28 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,900 | 23.68 | 4.83 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,000 | 37.77 | 4.72 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,400 | 26.25 | 4.86 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 24.74 | 4.19 |
| Zach Collins | CHI | $3,900 | 23.04 | 5.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Collins | CHI | $3,900 | 23.04 | 5.91 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,500 | 22.38 | 4.97 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,400 | 26.25 | 4.86 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,600 | 21.82 | 4.74 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 61.58 | 4.81 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 41.61 | 5.20 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,400 | 34.66 | 4.68 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.47 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richaun Holmes | WAS | $4,300 | 24.12 | 5.61 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $4,600 | 24.70 | 5.37 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 41.61 | 5.20 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.47 | 5.07 |
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.