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 | $10,800 | 52.70 | 4.88 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,600 | 48.11 | 4.54 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 44.48 | 4.89 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,500 | 38.44 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,900 | 25.29 | 5.16 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,500 | 38.44 | 5.13 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 44.48 | 4.89 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 52.70 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo González | BOS | $4,700 | 12.88 | 2.74 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.41 |
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $3,700 | 10.22 | 2.76 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.41 |
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $3,700 | 10.22 | 2.76 |
| Hugo González | BOS | $4,700 | 12.88 | 2.74 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 21.57 | 5.39 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Liam McNeeley | CHA | $3,600 | 11.50 | 3.20 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $3,700 | 10.76 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 21.57 | 5.39 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Liam McNeeley | CHA | $3,600 | 11.50 | 3.20 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $3,700 | 10.76 | 2.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 35.39 | 4.66 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 26.30 | 5.06 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 15.58 | 4.21 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.54 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 26.30 | 5.06 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 35.39 | 4.66 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 15.58 | 4.21 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.54 | 3.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 61.44 | 4.84 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 35.02 | 4.80 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,500 | 33.02 | 5.08 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $6,100 | 31.06 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $4,000 | 21.48 | 5.37 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,500 | 28.13 | 5.11 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $6,100 | 31.06 | 5.09 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,500 | 33.02 | 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.