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 | $11,400 | 51.75 | 4.54 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 43.10 | 4.95 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,100 | 41.72 | 5.15 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,900 | 40.11 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beverley | MIL | $4,500 | 23.44 | 5.21 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,100 | 41.72 | 5.15 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 43.10 | 4.95 |
| Dalano Banton | POR | $4,800 | 23.40 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | CHI | $3,800 | 18.17 | 4.78 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,000 | 15.72 | 3.93 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,600 | 10.14 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | CHI | $3,800 | 18.17 | 4.78 |
| Pat Connaughton | MIL | $4,000 | 15.72 | 3.93 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,600 | 10.14 | 2.82 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 42.92 | 5.11 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,300 | 24.17 | 4.56 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,800 | 21.37 | 4.45 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,500 | 20.81 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,400 | 42.92 | 5.11 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,500 | 20.81 | 4.62 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,300 | 24.17 | 4.56 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $4,800 | 21.37 | 4.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 56.77 | 4.81 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,100 | 33.51 | 4.72 |
| Danilo Gallinari | MIL | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
| Thaddeus Young | PHO | $3,500 | 5.06 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,800 | 56.77 | 4.81 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,100 | 33.51 | 4.72 |
| Danilo Gallinari | MIL | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
| Thaddeus Young | PHO | $3,500 | 5.06 | 1.45 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,900 | 40.33 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 38.36 | 4.68 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,100 | 35.53 | 4.39 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHO | $7,300 | 31.66 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $7,900 | 40.33 | 5.10 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 38.36 | 4.68 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $5,900 | 27.51 | 4.66 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,500 | 24.57 | 4.47 |
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.