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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 55.25 | 5.26 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,400 | 53.06 | 4.28 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 50.72 | 4.61 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 40.00 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,400 | 27.40 | 6.23 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | $4,600 | 24.92 | 5.42 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 55.25 | 5.26 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 50.72 | 4.61 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,700 | 25.62 | 4.49 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 24.11 | 5.24 |
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,400 | 21.52 | 3.36 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,000 | 17.32 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 24.11 | 5.24 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,700 | 25.62 | 4.49 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,000 | 17.32 | 4.33 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,000 | 16.74 | 4.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 18.60 | 4.77 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 16.67 | 4.27 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 18.60 | 4.77 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 16.67 | 4.27 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 50.56 | 4.64 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 38.07 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 24.82 | 4.00 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,300 | 23.83 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,900 | 50.56 | 4.64 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,300 | 23.83 | 4.50 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 38.07 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 24.82 | 4.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,100 | 45.82 | 5.03 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,500 | 37.96 | 6.90 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,400 | 36.48 | 4.93 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,600 | 34.06 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,500 | 37.96 | 6.90 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,200 | 25.29 | 6.02 |
| Paul Reed | DET | $4,900 | 28.14 | 5.74 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,400 | 28.86 | 5.34 |
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.