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 | $11,500 | 52.25 | 4.54 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 48.34 | 4.65 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $7,800 | 37.95 | 4.87 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $6,800 | 36.24 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,000 | 23.11 | 5.78 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $6,800 | 36.24 | 5.33 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,600 | 24.13 | 5.25 |
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $3,700 | 18.94 | 5.12 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,700 | 21.68 | 4.61 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 20.14 | 5.04 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 17.84 | 4.58 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $4,000 | 17.83 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,000 | 20.14 | 5.04 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,700 | 21.68 | 4.61 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 17.84 | 4.58 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $4,000 | 17.83 | 4.46 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,400 | 28.18 | 5.22 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,100 | 20.51 | 5.00 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,700 | 20.37 | 4.33 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,400 | 19.90 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,400 | 28.18 | 5.22 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,100 | 20.51 | 5.00 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,700 | 16.77 | 4.53 |
| Moses Moody | GS | $4,400 | 19.90 | 4.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.44 | 4.95 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,900 | 40.46 | 4.55 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 29.46 | 4.83 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,400 | 24.90 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,200 | 20.79 | 4.95 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,000 | 19.80 | 4.95 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 59.44 | 4.95 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 29.46 | 4.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 64.96 | 5.24 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,400 | 44.43 | 4.73 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,200 | 37.81 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 36.34 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Eubanks | SAC | $3,900 | 22.91 | 5.87 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $5,700 | 32.85 | 5.76 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,300 | 34.23 | 5.43 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,200 | 37.81 | 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.