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 | $9,900 | 55.06 | 5.56 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,000 | 44.35 | 4.93 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 43.82 | 4.61 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 39.52 | 5.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 39.52 | 5.81 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $9,900 | 55.06 | 5.56 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,600 | 25.19 | 5.48 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,100 | 27.25 | 5.34 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 43.82 | 4.61 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 39.52 | 5.81 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,300 | 29.88 | 5.64 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,200 | 28.36 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $6,800 | 39.52 | 5.81 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,200 | 18.11 | 5.66 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,300 | 29.88 | 5.64 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,600 | 25.19 | 5.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,600 | 39.61 | 5.21 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,300 | 29.88 | 5.64 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,200 | 28.36 | 5.45 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $4,400 | 23.48 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,200 | 18.11 | 5.66 |
| Aaron Nesmith | IND | $5,300 | 29.88 | 5.64 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $5,200 | 28.36 | 5.45 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | DEN | $4,400 | 23.48 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,600 | 39.61 | 5.21 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,000 | 35.93 | 4.49 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,000 | 35.09 | 5.01 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 33.34 | 5.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 33.34 | 5.65 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,200 | 17.20 | 5.38 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,100 | 16.41 | 5.29 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $7,600 | 39.61 | 5.21 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 61.66 | 5.61 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | $8,000 | 35.93 | 4.49 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $7,000 | 35.09 | 5.01 |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | $6,800 | 34.06 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 33.34 | 5.65 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,000 | 61.66 | 5.61 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $3,200 | 17.20 | 5.38 |
| Myles Turner | IND | $6,300 | 33.10 | 5.25 |
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.