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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 48.43 | 5.04 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,100 | 45.55 | 4.51 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 45.31 | 4.77 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,100 | 25.36 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 48.43 | 5.04 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,100 | 25.36 | 4.97 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 45.31 | 4.77 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,400 | 21.00 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,900 | 22.30 | 4.55 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $5,100 | 16.95 | 3.32 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 10.84 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,900 | 22.30 | 4.55 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $5,100 | 16.95 | 3.32 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 10.84 | 2.85 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,800 | 20.81 | 4.34 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 18.24 | 4.45 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,200 | 17.04 | 4.06 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,000 | 16.31 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 18.24 | 4.45 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,800 | 20.81 | 4.34 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,000 | 16.31 | 4.08 |
| Haywood Highsmith | MIA | $4,200 | 17.04 | 4.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 56.32 | 4.51 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,500 | 34.93 | 4.66 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,600 | 27.51 | 4.91 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $3,900 | 15.78 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,600 | 27.51 | 4.91 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,500 | 34.93 | 4.66 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,500 | 56.32 | 4.51 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $3,900 | 15.78 | 4.05 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,700 | 43.13 | 4.45 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,200 | 39.18 | 4.78 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,100 | 37.50 | 5.28 |
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,100 | 34.88 | 5.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kel’el Ware | MIA | $6,100 | 34.88 | 5.72 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,100 | 37.50 | 5.28 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $6,000 | 31.04 | 5.17 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $4,700 | 23.26 | 4.95 |
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.