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 | $11,200 | 45.11 | 4.03 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 43.81 | 4.25 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,400 | 35.63 | 4.81 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,700 | 34.23 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,400 | 35.63 | 4.81 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,700 | 34.23 | 4.45 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,300 | 43.81 | 4.25 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,200 | 45.11 | 4.03 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 17.06 | 4.37 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,800 | 12.34 | 3.25 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,900 | 12.01 | 3.08 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,900 | 17.06 | 4.37 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,800 | 12.34 | 3.25 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,900 | 12.01 | 3.08 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,500 | 18.15 | 4.03 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,600 | 12.56 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,500 | 18.15 | 4.03 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Jalen Wilson | BKN | $3,600 | 12.56 | 3.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 37.66 | 4.65 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 20.06 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,000 | 17.73 | 4.43 |
| Ousmane Dieng | OKC | $3,600 | 5.74 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 20.06 | 4.89 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 37.66 | 4.65 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,000 | 17.73 | 4.43 |
| Ousmane Dieng | OKC | $3,600 | 5.74 | 1.59 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 33.97 | 4.65 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 31.21 | 5.20 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $6,400 | 28.58 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 31.21 | 5.20 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $4,100 | 20.09 | 4.90 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $5,800 | 27.74 | 4.78 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
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.