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 | $10,300 | 50.05 | 4.86 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 44.16 | 4.33 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,600 | 15.34 | 3.33 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,000 | 9.10 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,300 | 50.05 | 4.86 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,200 | 44.16 | 4.33 |
| Bones Hyland | MIN | $4,600 | 15.34 | 3.33 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $4,000 | 9.10 | 2.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,500 | 3.39 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,500 | 3.39 | 0.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,500 | 10.39 | 2.97 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,500 | 4.10 | 1.17 |
| Terrence Shannon | MIN | $3,700 | 4.09 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,500 | 10.39 | 2.97 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,500 | 4.10 | 1.17 |
| Terrence Shannon | MIN | $3,700 | 4.09 | 1.11 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 32.47 | 3.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 25.87 | 4.54 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 3.98 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,700 | 25.87 | 4.54 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 32.47 | 3.87 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 3.98 | 1.14 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 60.46 | 4.76 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 36.44 | 4.99 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,700 | 32.54 | 4.86 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,000 | 25.58 | 5.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,000 | 25.58 | 5.12 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 36.44 | 4.99 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,700 | 32.54 | 4.86 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 60.46 | 4.76 |
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.