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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 45.30 | 4.72 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,700 | 42.00 | 4.83 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,800 | 39.92 | 4.54 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,700 | 34.58 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,700 | 34.58 | 5.16 |
| Tyus Jones | PHO | $6,300 | 31.90 | 5.06 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,100 | 30.48 | 5.00 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $8,700 | 42.00 | 4.83 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,000 | 29.36 | 4.89 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,600 | 27.71 | 4.95 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,400 | 16.40 | 3.73 |
| Jared Butler | WAS | $4,300 | 15.81 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,600 | 27.71 | 4.95 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,000 | 29.36 | 4.89 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $4,400 | 16.40 | 3.73 |
| Jared Butler | WAS | $4,300 | 15.81 | 3.68 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,400 | 22.32 | 4.13 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,200 | 16.47 | 3.92 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $3,900 | 15.66 | 4.02 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $4,000 | 15.16 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,400 | 22.32 | 4.13 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $3,900 | 15.66 | 4.02 |
| Josh Okogie | PHO | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Amir Coffey | LAC | $4,200 | 16.47 | 3.92 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 34.34 | 4.84 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,400 | 33.38 | 4.51 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 31.32 | 4.97 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 27.46 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $6,300 | 31.32 | 4.97 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,200 | 20.84 | 4.96 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 34.34 | 4.84 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 27.46 | 4.73 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 65.83 | 5.14 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,600 | 46.22 | 4.36 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,800 | 37.34 | 4.79 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,200 | 34.47 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Smith | CHI | $4,100 | 25.40 | 6.19 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | PHO | $4,800 | 25.87 | 5.39 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 65.83 | 5.14 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,100 | 30.23 | 4.96 |
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.