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 | $11,100 | 54.90 | 4.95 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 49.56 | 4.77 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 48.03 | 4.57 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,100 | 40.98 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Kolek | NY | $4,100 | 26.51 | 6.46 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,200 | 22.20 | 5.29 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,100 | 40.98 | 5.06 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 54.90 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,900 | 23.68 | 4.83 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 20.62 | 4.04 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,600 | 19.65 | 5.46 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,300 | 17.22 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,600 | 19.65 | 5.46 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,900 | 23.68 | 4.83 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 15.97 | 4.44 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.02 | 4.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 18.36 | 4.59 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 16.62 | 4.15 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 16.08 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,700 | 15.74 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 18.36 | 4.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,700 | 15.74 | 4.25 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 16.62 | 4.15 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 16.08 | 4.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,800 | 36.70 | 4.71 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 31.48 | 4.20 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 25.62 | 4.66 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 24.53 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | UTA | $4,000 | 23.69 | 5.92 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,800 | 19.96 | 5.25 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 24.53 | 4.72 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,800 | 36.70 | 4.71 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 62.10 | 4.93 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,600 | 40.40 | 4.70 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 38.12 | 5.22 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,700 | 35.07 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $4,000 | 27.65 | 6.91 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $5,000 | 31.66 | 6.33 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,900 | 27.92 | 5.70 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,400 | 24.39 | 5.54 |
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.