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 | $10,900 | 51.71 | 4.74 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 45.94 | 5.28 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,200 | 43.19 | 4.69 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,400 | 41.90 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | CLE | $4,700 | 27.68 | 5.89 |
| Scotty Pippen | MEM | $5,700 | 32.83 | 5.76 |
| Craig Porter | CLE | $4,200 | 23.10 | 5.50 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,700 | 45.94 | 5.28 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston | NO | $6,300 | 33.80 | 5.37 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,500 | 29.84 | 4.59 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,300 | 20.92 | 4.87 |
| Lindy Waters | GS | $4,300 | 17.75 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston | NO | $6,300 | 33.80 | 5.37 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,300 | 20.92 | 4.87 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,500 | 29.84 | 4.59 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,200 | 17.66 | 4.20 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,000 | 23.45 | 4.69 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,500 | 22.71 | 5.05 |
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,100 | 20.93 | 5.10 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,600 | 20.46 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wells | MEM | $4,100 | 20.93 | 5.10 |
| Jamal Cain | NO | $3,900 | 19.73 | 5.06 |
| Javonte Green | NO | $4,500 | 22.71 | 5.05 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,000 | 23.45 | 4.69 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 55.72 | 4.76 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 33.24 | 4.37 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,000 | 23.24 | 4.65 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,000 | 21.37 | 5.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,000 | 21.37 | 5.34 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,700 | 55.72 | 4.76 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,000 | 23.24 | 4.65 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,600 | 33.24 | 4.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,300 | 51.28 | 5.51 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,500 | 44.41 | 5.22 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,400 | 40.32 | 3.88 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,700 | 39.29 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,300 | 51.28 | 5.51 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,400 | 29.07 | 5.38 |
| Robert Williams | POR | $5,400 | 28.97 | 5.36 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NO | $4,500 | 24.08 | 5.35 |
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.