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 | 44.29 | 4.14 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $9,000 | 35.63 | 3.96 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $6,300 | 34.30 | 5.44 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 33.21 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $3,900 | 22.34 | 5.73 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $6,300 | 34.30 | 5.44 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,200 | 33.21 | 4.61 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,700 | 25.29 | 4.44 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,800 | 25.89 | 5.39 |
| Cormac Ryan | MIL | $5,700 | 22.49 | 3.95 |
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $4,800 | 22.01 | 4.58 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,800 | 14.71 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,800 | 25.89 | 5.39 |
| Lucas Williamson | MEM | $4,800 | 22.01 | 4.58 |
| Cormac Ryan | MIL | $5,700 | 22.49 | 3.95 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,800 | 14.71 | 3.87 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dariq Whitehead | MEM | $5,200 | 24.48 | 4.71 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $5,200 | 23.80 | 4.58 |
| Toby Okani | MEM | $4,200 | 19.85 | 4.73 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,600 | 17.64 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Okani | MEM | $4,200 | 19.85 | 4.73 |
| Dariq Whitehead | MEM | $5,200 | 24.48 | 4.71 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $5,200 | 23.80 | 4.58 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,600 | 17.64 | 3.84 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 30.29 | 4.97 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,600 | 20.19 | 4.39 |
| Tyler Smith | DAL | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $4,100 | 10.78 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 30.29 | 4.97 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $4,600 | 20.19 | 4.39 |
| Tyler Smith | DAL | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Larry Nance | CLE | $4,100 | 10.78 | 2.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,200 | 61.06 | 4.63 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,800 | 40.40 | 4.59 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,600 | 33.13 | 4.36 |
| Marvin Bagley | DAL | $5,000 | 32.18 | 6.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley | DAL | $5,000 | 32.18 | 6.44 |
| Luke Kornet | SA | $4,100 | 23.02 | 5.62 |
| Jericho Sims | MIL | $5,100 | 27.61 | 5.41 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,200 | 61.06 | 4.63 |
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.