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 | $11,600 | 56.89 | 4.90 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 50.95 | 5.04 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,900 | 47.04 | 4.75 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,000 | 45.41 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 50.95 | 5.04 |
| Tyus Jones | WAS | $6,400 | 32.01 | 5.00 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,600 | 56.89 | 4.90 |
| Coby White | CHI | $7,800 | 37.40 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 30.05 | 5.09 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,400 | 29.00 | 4.53 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $3,800 | 17.74 | 4.67 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $5,000 | 15.63 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 30.05 | 5.09 |
| Bryce McGowens | CHA | $3,800 | 17.74 | 4.67 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,400 | 29.00 | 4.53 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $5,000 | 15.63 | 3.13 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,600 | 44.02 | 5.12 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,600 | 36.77 | 4.84 |
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,100 | 33.62 | 4.15 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $6,200 | 26.29 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,600 | 44.02 | 5.12 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,200 | 21.02 | 5.00 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,600 | 36.77 | 4.84 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,800 | 24.70 | 4.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 37.36 | 4.61 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,300 | 31.05 | 4.25 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,400 | 16.83 | 3.12 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,200 | 15.95 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 37.36 | 4.61 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,300 | 31.05 | 4.25 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,200 | 15.95 | 3.80 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,400 | 16.83 | 3.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,800 | 43.40 | 4.93 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,400 | 40.76 | 4.85 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,700 | 40.70 | 4.68 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $7,900 | 36.74 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | IND | $3,900 | 21.19 | 5.43 |
| Andre Drummond | CHI | $5,700 | 29.72 | 5.21 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,800 | 43.40 | 4.93 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $6,500 | 31.65 | 4.87 |
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.