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 | $10,700 | 44.97 | 4.20 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 39.54 | 4.39 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,600 | 34.98 | 4.60 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 34.59 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,500 | 25.17 | 5.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,400 | 33.33 | 5.21 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,100 | 24.03 | 4.71 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,700 | 22.06 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,600 | 22.37 | 3.99 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,600 | 19.07 | 4.15 |
| Will Richard | GS | $4,100 | 18.27 | 4.46 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,900 | 17.24 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Richard | GS | $4,100 | 18.27 | 4.46 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,900 | 17.24 | 4.42 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,600 | 19.07 | 4.15 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,600 | 22.37 | 3.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,600 | 23.73 | 5.16 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $5,100 | 17.46 | 3.42 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $3,900 | 16.15 | 4.14 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,900 | 15.80 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,600 | 23.73 | 5.16 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $3,900 | 16.15 | 4.14 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,900 | 15.80 | 4.05 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | SAC | $3,700 | 13.75 | 3.72 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 31.48 | 4.20 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 28.01 | 4.67 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,400 | 19.64 | 4.46 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,600 | 19.05 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 28.01 | 4.67 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,400 | 19.64 | 4.46 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,100 | 17.96 | 4.38 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 31.48 | 4.20 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 59.02 | 4.54 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,300 | 38.85 | 4.68 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,600 | 31.00 | 4.70 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,100 | 27.89 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,500 | 24.91 | 5.53 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 26.91 | 5.08 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,600 | 26.55 | 4.74 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,600 | 31.00 | 4.70 |
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.