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 | $11,100 | 53.65 | 4.83 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,700 | 48.75 | 4.56 |
| James Harden | LAC | $10,100 | 46.30 | 4.58 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 45.47 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,400 | 30.82 | 5.71 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,300 | 34.62 | 5.50 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,600 | 43.91 | 5.11 |
| Tyus Jones | PHO | $6,000 | 30.22 | 5.04 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,500 | 34.26 | 4.57 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $6,400 | 26.93 | 4.21 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,600 | 23.54 | 5.12 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,700 | 23.38 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston | NO | $3,900 | 21.82 | 5.59 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,600 | 23.54 | 5.12 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,700 | 23.38 | 4.98 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,500 | 34.26 | 4.57 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,600 | 42.40 | 4.93 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $5,100 | 23.64 | 4.64 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $4,600 | 20.96 | 4.56 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,800 | 20.48 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,000 | 20.38 | 5.09 |
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,600 | 42.40 | 4.93 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,000 | 18.67 | 4.67 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $5,100 | 23.64 | 4.64 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,700 | 39.67 | 5.15 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 36.93 | 4.99 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,700 | 34.22 | 5.11 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 32.36 | 5.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,700 | 39.67 | 5.15 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,700 | 34.22 | 5.11 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 32.36 | 5.06 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,400 | 36.93 | 4.99 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 63.56 | 5.30 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 40.98 | 5.12 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $7,900 | 40.60 | 5.14 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,800 | 39.76 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,700 | 33.24 | 5.83 |
| Yves Missi | NO | $4,200 | 24.31 | 5.79 |
| Deandre Ayton | POR | $6,700 | 37.12 | 5.54 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $6,500 | 34.84 | 5.36 |
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.