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 | 50.55 | 5.27 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 48.33 | 4.74 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,000 | 48.26 | 4.39 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 40.19 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 50.55 | 5.27 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 48.33 | 4.74 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 40.19 | 4.67 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,500 | 20.90 | 4.65 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 10.40 | 2.74 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $3,900 | 10.39 | 2.66 |
| Gabe Vincent | LAL | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 10.40 | 2.74 |
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $3,900 | 10.39 | 2.66 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
| Gabe Vincent | LAL | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 17.48 | 4.26 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 10.16 | 2.61 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $3,800 | 7.17 | 1.89 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $3,800 | 4.57 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 17.48 | 4.26 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 10.16 | 2.61 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $3,800 | 7.17 | 1.89 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $3,800 | 4.57 | 1.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 58.50 | 4.96 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $8,300 | 35.12 | 4.23 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 30.35 | 4.27 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 30.11 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 30.11 | 5.19 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 58.50 | 4.96 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,500 | 20.09 | 4.47 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,100 | 18.23 | 4.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 63.05 | 5.00 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,000 | 46.22 | 4.62 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,400 | 42.12 | 5.01 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 37.26 | 5.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 37.26 | 5.18 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,400 | 42.12 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 63.05 | 5.00 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 28.68 | 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.