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 | 53.60 | 4.83 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 47.69 | 4.59 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,100 | 41.20 | 5.09 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,600 | 34.86 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RayJ Dennis | LAC | $1,000 | 5.72 | 5.72 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,100 | 41.20 | 5.09 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,900 | 24.58 | 5.02 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,400 | 26.46 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 20.62 | 4.04 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,900 | 19.54 | 3.99 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,300 | 17.22 | 4.00 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.02 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Christie | LAC | $1,000 | 4.95 | 4.95 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.02 | 4.15 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,100 | 20.62 | 4.04 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,300 | 17.22 | 4.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,000 | 16.62 | 4.15 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,100 | 14.73 | 3.59 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 11.51 | 3.11 |
| Liam McNeeley | CHA | $3,600 | 10.89 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Brown | LAC | $1,000 | 6.69 | 6.69 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $2,200 | 10.71 | 4.87 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | HOU | $1,000 | 4.76 | 4.76 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $1,800 | 8.29 | 4.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,800 | 36.50 | 4.68 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 31.48 | 4.20 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 25.75 | 4.68 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 24.53 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,200 | 24.53 | 4.72 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 25.75 | 4.68 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,800 | 36.50 | 4.68 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 31.48 | 4.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 62.10 | 4.93 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,700 | 35.07 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 34.61 | 5.24 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 32.63 | 5.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 34.61 | 5.24 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,700 | 35.07 | 5.23 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 32.63 | 5.02 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 62.10 | 4.93 |
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.