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 | $11,000 | 49.22 | 4.47 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 48.97 | 5.00 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 47.77 | 5.37 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,400 | 44.43 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 47.77 | 5.37 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | DAL | $3,800 | 19.54 | 5.14 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,800 | 48.97 | 5.00 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,700 | 27.90 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston | NO | $6,900 | 27.90 | 4.04 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $5,100 | 21.95 | 4.30 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,900 | 20.99 | 5.38 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,200 | 18.96 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $3,900 | 20.99 | 5.38 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,200 | 18.96 | 4.51 |
| Lindy Waters | GS | $4,000 | 17.30 | 4.33 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $5,100 | 21.95 | 4.30 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,100 | 20.84 | 4.09 |
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 20.26 | 4.50 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,000 | 17.83 | 4.46 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,300 | 16.07 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins | OKC | $4,500 | 20.26 | 4.50 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,000 | 17.83 | 4.46 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | ATL | $5,100 | 20.84 | 4.09 |
| Tristan Da Silva | ORL | $4,100 | 15.89 | 3.88 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,400 | 36.60 | 4.95 |
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,400 | 34.43 | 5.38 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,700 | 25.32 | 4.44 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,500 | 18.13 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington | DAL | $6,400 | 34.43 | 5.38 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,400 | 36.60 | 4.95 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,700 | 25.32 | 4.44 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,500 | 18.13 | 4.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,500 | 62.58 | 5.01 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,400 | 47.03 | 5.00 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,800 | 42.19 | 5.41 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,200 | 35.40 | 4.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | BKN | $3,900 | 22.74 | 5.83 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $4,900 | 28.47 | 5.81 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,800 | 42.19 | 5.41 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,500 | 29.41 | 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.