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 | $11,300 | 52.11 | 4.61 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,200 | 47.11 | 5.12 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 46.97 | 4.70 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,800 | 44.42 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,400 | 26.23 | 5.96 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $4,100 | 22.51 | 5.49 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,300 | 38.55 | 5.28 |
| Dennis Schröder | BKN | $6,900 | 36.27 | 5.26 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $5,000 | 22.17 | 4.43 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $5,100 | 22.08 | 4.33 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,500 | 19.90 | 4.42 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,100 | 19.65 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,100 | 19.65 | 4.79 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $5,000 | 22.17 | 4.43 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,500 | 19.90 | 4.42 |
| Seth Curry | CHA | $4,200 | 18.24 | 4.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,900 | 38.40 | 4.86 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,800 | 24.67 | 5.14 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,100 | 19.82 | 4.84 |
| David Roddy | ATL | $4,300 | 18.58 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,800 | 24.67 | 5.14 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $7,900 | 38.40 | 4.86 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,100 | 19.82 | 4.84 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,000 | 17.97 | 4.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,700 | 44.45 | 5.11 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,700 | 40.69 | 5.28 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 38.68 | 5.09 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 31.48 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams | CHA | $4,100 | 22.17 | 5.41 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,700 | 40.69 | 5.28 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,300 | 22.62 | 5.26 |
| Jonathan Mogbo | TOR | $4,200 | 22.00 | 5.24 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 61.78 | 5.28 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $8,300 | 41.62 | 5.01 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $9,300 | 41.37 | 4.45 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 37.32 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Theis | NO | $3,800 | 22.40 | 5.89 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $4,300 | 23.04 | 5.36 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 61.78 | 5.28 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $6,900 | 35.82 | 5.19 |
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.