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 | $10,800 | 55.86 | 5.17 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 49.53 | 4.34 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,100 | 47.54 | 4.71 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,200 | 42.95 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 55.86 | 5.17 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,600 | 27.94 | 4.99 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,400 | 20.78 | 4.72 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,100 | 47.54 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,200 | 22.12 | 4.25 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,600 | 19.43 | 4.22 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,200 | 18.56 | 4.42 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 16.79 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,200 | 18.56 | 4.42 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,800 | 16.79 | 4.42 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,200 | 22.12 | 4.25 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,600 | 19.43 | 4.22 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,700 | 30.01 | 4.48 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $5,100 | 24.32 | 4.77 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,200 | 19.17 | 4.56 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $5,100 | 24.32 | 4.77 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,200 | 19.17 | 4.56 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,700 | 30.01 | 4.48 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.52 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 60.49 | 4.92 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,100 | 41.73 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 30.00 | 5.08 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,900 | 21.75 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 30.00 | 5.08 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,300 | 60.49 | 4.92 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $4,300 | 20.79 | 4.83 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,100 | 41.73 | 4.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 66.76 | 5.22 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 40.67 | 4.96 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,300 | 36.43 | 4.99 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,600 | 34.80 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 32.44 | 5.32 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,600 | 34.80 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 66.76 | 5.22 |
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,100 | 21.29 | 5.19 |
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.