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 | $10,200 | 51.04 | 5.00 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 45.56 | 4.90 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 45.31 | 5.15 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $7,100 | 33.61 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 45.31 | 5.15 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $3,900 | 19.78 | 5.07 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,200 | 51.04 | 5.00 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,300 | 45.56 | 4.90 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $6,400 | 31.24 | 4.88 |
| Dyson Daniels | ATL | $6,600 | 31.20 | 4.73 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 27.45 | 5.18 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,700 | 26.54 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 27.45 | 5.18 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $3,600 | 18.42 | 5.12 |
| Cason Wallace | OKC | $3,900 | 19.78 | 5.07 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $4,600 | 23.08 | 5.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 27.45 | 5.18 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,600 | 27.26 | 4.87 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,700 | 26.54 | 4.66 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,000 | 23.10 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks | HOU | $4,200 | 22.68 | 5.40 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,300 | 27.45 | 5.18 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | MIL | $3,600 | 18.42 | 5.12 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | ATL | $4,600 | 23.08 | 5.02 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 58.97 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,200 | 46.60 | 5.68 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $8,600 | 39.84 | 4.63 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,500 | 28.80 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $8,200 | 46.60 | 5.68 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 58.97 | 5.27 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,500 | 28.80 | 5.24 |
| De’Andre Hunter | ATL | $5,600 | 27.26 | 4.87 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 58.97 | 5.27 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $8,900 | 43.47 | 4.88 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $7,000 | 34.11 | 4.87 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,500 | 28.80 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyeka Okongwu | ATL | $4,300 | 23.96 | 5.57 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 58.97 | 5.27 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,500 | 28.80 | 5.24 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $5,400 | 28.16 | 5.22 |
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.