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 | $11,500 | 54.08 | 4.70 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 47.32 | 4.93 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 43.77 | 4.61 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,700 | 41.70 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Shead | TOR | $4,500 | 26.10 | 5.80 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,900 | 29.91 | 5.07 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,600 | 23.12 | 5.03 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 47.32 | 4.93 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 33.80 | 4.63 |
| Jared Rhoden | TOR | $4,000 | 18.64 | 4.66 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,300 | 17.55 | 4.08 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,000 | 15.87 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Rhoden | TOR | $4,000 | 18.64 | 4.66 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 33.80 | 4.63 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,300 | 17.55 | 4.08 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,000 | 15.87 | 3.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,700 | 24.42 | 6.60 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,900 | 21.29 | 4.35 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,500 | 19.58 | 4.35 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 16.95 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,700 | 24.42 | 6.60 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,500 | 19.58 | 4.35 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,900 | 21.29 | 4.35 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 16.95 | 4.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 37.46 | 5.13 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,800 | 24.22 | 5.05 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,400 | 23.91 | 4.43 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,300 | 22.93 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 37.46 | 5.13 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $4,800 | 24.22 | 5.05 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $4,400 | 20.81 | 4.73 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,600 | 21.05 | 4.58 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 61.31 | 4.72 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,800 | 44.46 | 4.54 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,100 | 44.08 | 5.44 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,800 | 44.04 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,200 | 40.37 | 5.61 |
| Mason Plumlee | PHO | $4,400 | 24.23 | 5.51 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,100 | 44.08 | 5.44 |
| Colin Castleton | TOR | $3,800 | 19.98 | 5.26 |
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.