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 | 49.81 | 5.19 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 37.80 | 4.40 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,100 | 34.79 | 4.29 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,900 | 29.97 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 49.81 | 5.19 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $5,200 | 25.88 | 4.98 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,400 | 21.64 | 4.92 |
| Tyler Kolek | NY | $3,900 | 18.64 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $5,000 | 21.32 | 4.26 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 21.09 | 4.90 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,400 | 19.46 | 4.42 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 17.06 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 21.09 | 4.90 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,400 | 19.46 | 4.42 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $5,000 | 21.32 | 4.26 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,500 | 17.06 | 3.79 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,200 | 21.22 | 4.08 |
| Bruce Brown | NO | $4,700 | 18.63 | 3.96 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,200 | 18.44 | 4.39 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,300 | 17.07 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,200 | 18.44 | 4.39 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,200 | 21.22 | 4.08 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,300 | 17.07 | 3.97 |
| Bruce Brown | NO | $4,700 | 18.63 | 3.96 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 55.81 | 4.73 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 31.63 | 4.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 28.81 | 4.50 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,100 | 26.96 | 5.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,100 | 26.96 | 5.29 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 55.81 | 4.73 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 28.81 | 4.50 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,300 | 31.63 | 4.33 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 60.64 | 4.81 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,100 | 45.61 | 4.52 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 41.67 | 5.21 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,200 | 38.88 | 5.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,200 | 38.88 | 5.40 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 41.67 | 5.21 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,800 | 34.50 | 5.07 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $6,900 | 34.31 | 4.97 |
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.