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 | 51.82 | 5.34 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 46.43 | 4.51 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 40.84 | 4.64 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,300 | 27.32 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,700 | 51.82 | 5.34 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 40.84 | 4.64 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 46.43 | 4.51 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,300 | 27.32 | 4.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,700 | 6.31 | 1.71 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 3.48 | 0.99 |
| Trey Alexander | DEN | $3,500 | 3.32 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,700 | 6.31 | 1.71 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 3.48 | 0.99 |
| Trey Alexander | DEN | $3,500 | 3.32 | 0.95 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $3,800 | 4.38 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
| Simone Fontecchio | DET | $3,800 | 4.38 | 1.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 30.80 | 5.13 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,100 | 15.72 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 30.80 | 5.13 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,100 | 15.72 | 3.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 64.37 | 5.15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,100 | 50.77 | 5.03 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,500 | 41.33 | 4.86 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,000 | 34.54 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 64.37 | 5.15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $10,100 | 50.77 | 5.03 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,000 | 34.54 | 4.93 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,500 | 41.33 | 4.86 |
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.