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 | $11,000 | 50.41 | 4.58 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 40.62 | 4.72 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,700 | 27.32 | 4.79 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $5,900 | 26.95 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $4,800 | 25.88 | 5.39 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHO | $5,400 | 26.01 | 4.82 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,700 | 27.32 | 4.79 |
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $5,200 | 24.76 | 4.76 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 25.89 | 5.39 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,200 | 21.73 | 5.17 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,300 | 21.11 | 4.91 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 18.05 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 25.89 | 5.39 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,200 | 21.73 | 5.17 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,300 | 21.11 | 4.91 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,800 | 18.05 | 4.75 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,800 | 34.73 | 5.11 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,000 | 23.19 | 4.64 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 18.46 | 4.73 |
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,300 | 18.18 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,800 | 34.73 | 5.11 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 18.46 | 4.73 |
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $5,000 | 23.19 | 4.64 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 17.53 | 4.38 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 44.33 | 4.93 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,000 | 39.41 | 4.93 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 30.77 | 4.88 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 24.02 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $9,000 | 44.33 | 4.93 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,000 | 39.41 | 4.93 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 24.02 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 30.77 | 4.88 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 61.96 | 4.84 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,900 | 46.42 | 4.69 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,100 | 38.27 | 5.39 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,900 | 35.10 | 5.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $3,500 | 23.03 | 6.58 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $5,900 | 35.10 | 5.95 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,300 | 23.59 | 5.49 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $5,600 | 30.68 | 5.48 |
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.