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 | 48.76 | 4.32 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $11,200 | 48.61 | 4.34 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,400 | 36.30 | 4.91 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 36.25 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NY | $3,800 | 22.99 | 6.05 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,600 | 23.08 | 5.02 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,400 | 36.30 | 4.91 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,700 | 22.59 | 4.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,000 | 12.27 | 3.07 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $3,800 | 9.43 | 2.48 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | PHI | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,000 | 12.27 | 3.07 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $3,800 | 9.43 | 2.48 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | PHI | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.76 | 3.79 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
| Haywood Highsmith | PHO | $3,600 | 12.74 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.76 | 3.79 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
| Haywood Highsmith | PHO | $3,600 | 12.74 | 3.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 33.15 | 4.48 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 30.19 | 4.95 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,600 | 11.87 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 30.19 | 4.95 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 33.15 | 4.48 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $3,600 | 11.87 | 3.30 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 60.38 | 4.68 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 43.53 | 5.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 31.09 | 5.01 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,900 | 28.64 | 4.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,200 | 43.53 | 5.31 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,200 | 31.09 | 5.01 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 25.89 | 4.88 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,400 | 26.28 | 4.87 |
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.