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 | $11,300 | 46.74 | 4.14 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 42.99 | 4.13 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,600 | 42.63 | 4.02 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,800 | 39.94 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,000 | 29.03 | 5.81 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,300 | 30.98 | 4.92 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,100 | 34.19 | 4.82 |
| Walter Clayton | UTA | $3,900 | 18.61 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.70 | 4.32 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,900 | 14.66 | 3.76 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,800 | 10.33 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,100 | 17.70 | 4.32 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,900 | 14.66 | 3.76 |
| Landry Shamet | NY | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,800 | 10.33 | 2.72 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 19.52 | 4.44 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $3,900 | 16.92 | 4.34 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 15.10 | 3.97 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 14.37 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 19.52 | 4.44 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $3,900 | 16.92 | 4.34 |
| Kyle Anderson | UTA | $3,800 | 15.10 | 3.97 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 14.37 | 3.78 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 35.20 | 4.35 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,800 | 22.27 | 5.86 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 21.42 | 5.22 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,700 | 11.66 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,800 | 22.27 | 5.86 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 21.42 | 5.22 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 35.20 | 4.35 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,700 | 11.66 | 3.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,100 | 41.62 | 4.12 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,200 | 33.38 | 4.64 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,200 | 32.53 | 4.52 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,700 | 32.01 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | DEN | $5,200 | 28.47 | 5.48 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,500 | 23.28 | 5.17 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $4,300 | 21.71 | 5.05 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,100 | 30.55 | 5.01 |
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.