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 | 46.93 | 4.84 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 44.41 | 4.63 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 39.94 | 4.54 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,700 | 35.60 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Baugh | CHA | $3,900 | 24.62 | 6.31 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,900 | 29.85 | 5.06 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 46.93 | 4.84 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 44.41 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,200 | 27.64 | 6.58 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,600 | 18.88 | 4.11 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,100 | 18.55 | 4.52 |
| Seth Curry | CHA | $3,700 | 16.74 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,200 | 27.64 | 6.58 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,100 | 18.55 | 4.52 |
| Seth Curry | CHA | $3,700 | 16.74 | 4.52 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,600 | 18.88 | 4.11 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,200 | 22.49 | 5.36 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,100 | 22.37 | 4.39 |
| Vít Krejcí | ATL | $4,100 | 19.98 | 4.87 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,000 | 19.43 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,200 | 22.49 | 5.36 |
| Vít Krejcí | ATL | $4,100 | 19.98 | 4.87 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,000 | 19.43 | 4.86 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 19.15 | 4.56 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 57.60 | 4.92 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,300 | 21.92 | 5.10 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Gui Santos | GS | $3,900 | 11.27 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,300 | 21.92 | 5.10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 57.60 | 4.92 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Gui Santos | GS | $3,900 | 11.27 | 2.89 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 38.07 | 4.76 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $8,000 | 37.54 | 4.69 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 29.24 | 4.64 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 27.89 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 38.07 | 4.76 |
| Quinten Post | GS | $4,200 | 20.00 | 4.76 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 27.89 | 4.73 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $8,000 | 37.54 | 4.69 |
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.