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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 44.88 | 4.88 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $8,300 | 35.65 | 4.30 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,600 | 34.80 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,900 | 39.11 | 4.95 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 44.88 | 4.88 |
| Tyler Kolek | NY | $4,300 | 19.50 | 4.53 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,300 | 23.71 | 4.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $5,800 | 21.14 | 3.64 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,700 | 20.40 | 4.34 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,200 | 18.79 | 4.47 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.74 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,200 | 18.79 | 4.47 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,700 | 20.40 | 4.34 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.74 | 4.33 |
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,900 | 16.27 | 4.17 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,100 | 16.09 | 3.92 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,900 | 14.87 | 3.81 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 9.39 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,100 | 16.09 | 3.92 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,900 | 14.87 | 3.81 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 9.39 | 2.47 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,900 | 36.77 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,300 | 31.30 | 4.29 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,600 | 25.35 | 4.53 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 19.95 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,900 | 36.77 | 4.65 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,600 | 25.35 | 4.53 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,300 | 31.30 | 4.29 |
| Micah Potter | IND | $3,500 | 14.81 | 4.23 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 62.01 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 37.76 | 5.39 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 34.30 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,900 | 33.99 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 37.76 | 5.39 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 34.30 | 5.20 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,900 | 33.99 | 4.93 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $6,100 | 29.94 | 4.91 |
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.