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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,200 | 62.66 | 5.14 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $11,700 | 56.20 | 4.80 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,600 | 54.10 | 4.66 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $10,000 | 48.30 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,700 | 30.47 | 5.35 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 46.24 | 5.19 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,200 | 62.66 | 5.14 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,000 | 40.47 | 5.06 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,400 | 26.29 | 4.11 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,800 | 22.16 | 4.62 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,200 | 20.62 | 3.97 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,700 | 19.37 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,800 | 22.16 | 4.62 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $4,700 | 19.37 | 4.12 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,400 | 26.29 | 4.11 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,200 | 20.62 | 3.97 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 38.11 | 4.54 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,700 | 36.58 | 4.75 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 36.08 | 4.69 |
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,000 | 34.72 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $7,700 | 36.58 | 4.75 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,700 | 36.08 | 4.69 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $5,900 | 27.46 | 4.65 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $4,800 | 22.14 | 4.61 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 57.64 | 4.84 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,600 | 40.21 | 4.68 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,000 | 38.55 | 4.82 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,900 | 35.23 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,900 | 57.64 | 4.84 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,000 | 38.55 | 4.82 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 29.31 | 4.73 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,600 | 40.21 | 4.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,900 | 67.49 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 60.44 | 4.87 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,700 | 43.61 | 5.01 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,600 | 39.14 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards | CHA | $5,100 | 28.19 | 5.53 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,900 | 67.49 | 5.23 |
| Omer Yurtseven | UTA | $4,400 | 22.61 | 5.14 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,700 | 43.61 | 5.01 |
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.