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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 50.84 | 4.94 |
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 47.21 | 5.36 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 45.98 | 5.00 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,000 | 21.25 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $8,800 | 47.21 | 5.36 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 45.98 | 5.00 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 50.84 | 4.94 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,200 | 20.14 | 4.80 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,300 | 16.54 | 3.85 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,500 | 4.82 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,300 | 16.54 | 3.85 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Ben Sheppard | IND | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $3,500 | 4.82 | 1.38 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 14.64 | 3.96 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,600 | 5.28 | 1.47 |
| Caleb Houstan | ORL | $3,500 | 4.20 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 14.64 | 3.96 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,600 | 5.28 | 1.47 |
| Caleb Houstan | ORL | $3,500 | 4.20 | 1.20 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 56.29 | 4.73 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,500 | 37.25 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 26.93 | 4.73 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,900 | 15.94 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,500 | 37.25 | 4.97 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 56.29 | 4.73 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 26.93 | 4.73 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,900 | 15.94 | 4.09 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 61.54 | 5.21 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,000 | 45.75 | 5.08 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 39.94 | 5.19 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,400 | 32.85 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 61.54 | 5.21 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 39.94 | 5.19 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,400 | 32.85 | 5.13 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,000 | 45.75 | 5.08 |
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.