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 | $10,900 | 48.78 | 4.48 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 37.44 | 4.16 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,400 | 29.61 | 5.48 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $6,100 | 25.47 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Small | MEM | $5,400 | 29.61 | 5.48 |
| Pat Spencer | GS | $4,500 | 20.91 | 4.65 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 48.78 | 4.48 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,600 | 20.35 | 4.42 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,200 | 19.80 | 4.71 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,900 | 17.23 | 4.42 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $3,700 | 10.65 | 2.88 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,600 | 9.43 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,200 | 19.80 | 4.71 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,900 | 17.23 | 4.42 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $3,700 | 10.65 | 2.88 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,600 | 9.43 | 2.62 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,800 | 25.02 | 5.21 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,500 | 18.89 | 4.20 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 15.39 | 3.95 |
| Blake Hinson | UTA | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,800 | 25.02 | 5.21 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,500 | 18.89 | 4.20 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 15.39 | 3.95 |
| Blake Hinson | UTA | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 25.99 | 4.73 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,600 | 23.78 | 4.25 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $4,500 | 19.07 | 4.24 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,000 | 11.40 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,500 | 25.99 | 4.73 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,600 | 23.78 | 4.25 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $4,500 | 19.07 | 4.24 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,000 | 11.40 | 2.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 55.59 | 4.38 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,700 | 29.66 | 5.20 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,400 | 23.53 | 4.36 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $5,000 | 20.20 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,700 | 29.66 | 5.20 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $4,500 | 19.98 | 4.44 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 55.59 | 4.38 |
| Day’Ron Sharpe | BKN | $5,400 | 23.53 | 4.36 |
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.