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 | 44.66 | 4.85 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,900 | 38.92 | 4.93 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,600 | 38.80 | 4.51 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $8,300 | 36.34 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,900 | 38.92 | 4.93 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 44.66 | 4.85 |
| Tyler Kolek | NY | $4,300 | 19.50 | 4.53 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $8,600 | 38.80 | 4.51 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $5,800 | 21.14 | 3.64 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,700 | 20.77 | 4.42 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,300 | 17.68 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quenton Jackson | IND | $3,900 | 21.58 | 5.53 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,700 | 20.77 | 4.42 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.41 | 4.25 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,300 | 17.68 | 4.11 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,100 | 17.48 | 4.26 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,900 | 14.87 | 3.81 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 9.30 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $4,100 | 17.48 | 4.26 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,900 | 14.87 | 3.81 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 9.30 | 2.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 51.92 | 5.19 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,900 | 37.29 | 4.72 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,300 | 32.18 | 4.41 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 25.10 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,000 | 51.92 | 5.19 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,900 | 25.10 | 5.12 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,900 | 37.29 | 4.72 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,600 | 25.03 | 4.47 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 62.01 | 4.84 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 35.43 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,900 | 34.88 | 5.06 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $3,600 | 20.13 | 5.59 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.90 | 5.14 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $6,100 | 31.00 | 5.08 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 35.43 | 5.06 |
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.