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 | 51.77 | 4.50 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 47.22 | 4.92 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,700 | 42.62 | 4.39 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,300 | 39.16 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dowtin | PHI | $4,900 | 27.39 | 5.59 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,800 | 32.32 | 5.57 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,700 | 38.06 | 4.94 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $5,000 | 24.72 | 4.94 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 37.23 | 5.10 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,300 | 19.07 | 4.43 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $4,900 | 19.01 | 3.88 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,100 | 18.13 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,300 | 37.23 | 5.10 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,300 | 19.07 | 4.43 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,100 | 18.13 | 4.42 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $4,900 | 19.01 | 3.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,400 | 21.43 | 4.87 |
| Bruce Brown | NO | $4,600 | 19.40 | 4.22 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,200 | 19.23 | 4.58 |
| Vít Krejcí | ATL | $4,500 | 18.10 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,400 | 21.43 | 4.87 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,200 | 19.23 | 4.58 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,100 | 17.90 | 4.37 |
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $4,100 | 17.60 | 4.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 34.06 | 5.41 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 31.69 | 4.95 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,600 | 26.26 | 4.69 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,400 | 24.50 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 34.06 | 5.41 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 31.69 | 4.95 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,400 | 21.25 | 4.83 |
| Chuma Okeke | PHI | $4,700 | 22.36 | 4.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 40.76 | 5.16 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,800 | 39.17 | 5.02 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,100 | 38.79 | 4.26 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 35.21 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Castleton | TOR | $4,100 | 22.85 | 5.57 |
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $3,600 | 19.48 | 5.41 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,900 | 40.76 | 5.16 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 35.21 | 5.10 |
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.