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 | 44.91 | 4.20 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 40.16 | 4.46 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,900 | 37.33 | 4.19 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,600 | 34.82 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,500 | 25.17 | 5.59 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,400 | 33.17 | 5.18 |
| Nolan Traore | BKN | $4,700 | 21.88 | 4.66 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,100 | 23.44 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,600 | 22.37 | 3.99 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,600 | 19.39 | 4.22 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 16.53 | 4.24 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $4,100 | 15.89 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 16.53 | 4.24 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,600 | 19.39 | 4.22 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,600 | 22.37 | 3.99 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $4,100 | 15.89 | 3.87 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,600 | 23.12 | 5.03 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $3,900 | 16.08 | 4.12 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,900 | 15.46 | 3.96 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Black | WAS | $4,600 | 23.12 | 5.03 |
| Gary Trent | MIL | $3,900 | 16.08 | 4.12 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,900 | 15.46 | 3.96 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | SAC | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 31.56 | 4.21 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,400 | 19.64 | 4.46 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,600 | 18.87 | 4.10 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,100 | 16.37 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,400 | 19.64 | 4.46 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 31.56 | 4.21 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $4,600 | 18.87 | 4.10 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,100 | 16.37 | 3.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 58.86 | 4.53 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,300 | 38.92 | 4.69 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,600 | 31.14 | 4.72 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,100 | 27.97 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Vukcevic | WAS | $4,200 | 22.99 | 5.47 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,300 | 26.75 | 5.05 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,600 | 31.14 | 4.72 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $8,300 | 38.92 | 4.69 |
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.