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 | $9,600 | 47.13 | 4.91 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 46.25 | 4.40 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 42.33 | 4.76 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,300 | 36.03 | 4.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,300 | 36.03 | 4.94 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 47.13 | 4.91 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 42.33 | 4.76 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 46.25 | 4.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,500 | 17.71 | 3.94 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,800 | 13.74 | 3.61 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Andre Jackson | MIL | $3,600 | 8.22 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,500 | 17.71 | 3.94 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,800 | 13.74 | 3.61 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Andre Jackson | MIL | $3,600 | 8.22 | 2.28 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,700 | 24.45 | 5.20 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,700 | 20.44 | 4.35 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $3,800 | 19.05 | 5.01 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 18.22 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,700 | 24.45 | 5.20 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $3,800 | 19.05 | 5.01 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 18.22 | 4.79 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,700 | 17.23 | 4.66 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 53.26 | 4.63 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,200 | 44.66 | 4.85 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 35.23 | 4.24 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,100 | 18.07 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,200 | 44.66 | 4.85 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 53.26 | 4.63 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,100 | 18.07 | 4.41 |
| Dean Wade | CLE | $3,800 | 16.59 | 4.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 43.16 | 5.46 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,700 | 36.16 | 4.70 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 33.91 | 4.91 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,700 | 30.46 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 43.16 | 5.46 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 28.67 | 4.94 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,900 | 33.91 | 4.91 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $4,900 | 23.68 | 4.83 |
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.