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 | 47.97 | 4.48 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 31.88 | 4.37 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 31.32 | 4.35 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,500 | 31.07 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Conley | MIN | $3,900 | 17.69 | 4.54 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 47.97 | 4.48 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $7,300 | 31.88 | 4.37 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 31.32 | 4.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,800 | 21.22 | 4.42 |
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $4,800 | 20.68 | 4.31 |
| Cormac Ryan | MIL | $5,700 | 18.99 | 3.33 |
| AJ Johnson | DAL | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,800 | 21.22 | 4.42 |
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $4,800 | 20.68 | 4.31 |
| Cormac Ryan | MIL | $5,700 | 18.99 | 3.33 |
| AJ Johnson | DAL | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $5,200 | 19.66 | 3.78 |
| Dariq Whitehead | MEM | $5,200 | 17.85 | 3.43 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,600 | 17.64 | 3.84 |
| Toby Okani | MEM | $4,200 | 15.19 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,600 | 17.64 | 3.84 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $5,200 | 19.66 | 3.78 |
| Toby Okani | MEM | $4,200 | 15.19 | 3.62 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $4,000 | 13.91 | 3.48 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 34.44 | 4.05 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 32.87 | 5.39 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,600 | 21.51 | 4.68 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 32.87 | 5.39 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,600 | 21.51 | 4.68 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 34.44 | 4.05 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.61 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,200 | 60.97 | 4.62 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,800 | 40.40 | 4.59 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,600 | 33.40 | 4.39 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 30.96 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reed | DET | $5,700 | 28.20 | 4.95 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $5,700 | 27.19 | 4.77 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,800 | 26.92 | 4.64 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,200 | 60.97 | 4.62 |
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.