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 | $10,300 | 53.64 | 5.21 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 49.16 | 5.46 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 42.34 | 4.76 |
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $5,000 | 27.60 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $5,000 | 27.60 | 5.52 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,000 | 49.16 | 5.46 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 53.64 | 5.21 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 42.34 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,200 | 32.29 | 4.48 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,800 | 14.19 | 3.73 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,600 | 4.35 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,200 | 32.29 | 4.48 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,800 | 14.19 | 3.73 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $3,600 | 4.35 | 1.21 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,600 | 6.76 | 1.88 |
| Braxton Key | GS | $3,500 | 3.64 | 1.04 |
| Javonte Green | CLE | $3,500 | 3.39 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Isaac Okoro | CLE | $3,600 | 6.76 | 1.88 |
| Braxton Key | GS | $3,500 | 3.64 | 1.04 |
| Javonte Green | CLE | $3,500 | 3.39 | 0.97 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 26.36 | 4.54 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $4,500 | 20.77 | 4.62 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,300 | 14.21 | 3.30 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,800 | 12.48 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $4,500 | 20.77 | 4.62 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 26.36 | 4.54 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,300 | 14.21 | 3.30 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $3,800 | 12.48 | 3.28 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 61.60 | 5.31 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,600 | 41.16 | 4.79 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 38.27 | 5.04 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,300 | 29.34 | 5.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey | MEM | $4,800 | 28.23 | 5.88 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,300 | 29.34 | 5.54 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 61.60 | 5.31 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,600 | 38.27 | 5.04 |
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.