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 | 48.36 | 4.56 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 43.92 | 4.83 |
| 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 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 52.70 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 43.92 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,300 | 17.45 | 4.06 |
| Hugo González | BOS | $4,700 | 12.97 | 2.76 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.31 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $4,300 | 17.45 | 4.06 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.31 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 19.93 | 4.98 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 15.82 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $4,200 | 12.67 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 19.93 | 4.98 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 15.82 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $4,200 | 12.67 | 3.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 30.12 | 3.96 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 20.19 | 3.88 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.54 | 3.73 |
| Tolu Smith | DET | $3,500 | 12.90 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 30.12 | 3.96 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 20.19 | 3.88 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,900 | 14.54 | 3.73 |
| Tolu Smith | DET | $3,500 | 12.90 | 3.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 58.63 | 4.62 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 35.02 | 4.80 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $6,100 | 30.48 | 5.00 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,500 | 29.56 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $6,100 | 30.48 | 5.00 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 35.02 | 4.80 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | CHA | $4,600 | 21.86 | 4.75 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,500 | 25.90 | 4.71 |
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.