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 | $11,600 | 51.88 | 4.47 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,600 | 46.53 | 4.85 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 44.44 | 4.68 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,800 | 41.08 | 6.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $3,900 | 25.74 | 6.60 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,800 | 41.08 | 6.04 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $5,400 | 29.09 | 5.39 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $5,100 | 25.34 | 4.97 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,700 | 36.64 | 4.76 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,900 | 20.95 | 4.28 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,400 | 19.65 | 4.47 |
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,600 | 19.46 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,700 | 36.64 | 4.76 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,400 | 19.65 | 4.47 |
| Antonio Reeves | NO | $4,000 | 17.68 | 4.42 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,900 | 20.95 | 4.28 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Tyson | DEN | $3,600 | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,400 | 23.49 | 4.35 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $4,900 | 20.54 | 4.19 |
| Bruce Brown | NO | $5,500 | 20.39 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Tyson | DEN | $3,600 | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,600 | 16.36 | 4.55 |
| Terance Mann | ATL | $4,000 | 17.99 | 4.50 |
| Keion Brooks | NO | $4,100 | 18.43 | 4.49 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 33.13 | 4.25 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,200 | 26.17 | 5.03 |
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $4,000 | 24.76 | 6.19 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,900 | 20.17 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke Nnaji | DEN | $4,000 | 24.76 | 6.19 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,200 | 26.17 | 5.03 |
| Georges Niang | ATL | $4,000 | 17.95 | 4.49 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,800 | 33.13 | 4.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,900 | 45.04 | 4.55 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,900 | 43.83 | 4.92 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,000 | 41.66 | 5.21 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,300 | 39.36 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan | DEN | $4,400 | 28.23 | 6.42 |
| Dereck Lively | DAL | $4,800 | 29.56 | 6.16 |
| Bismack Biyombo | SA | $3,700 | 19.98 | 5.40 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,300 | 39.36 | 5.39 |
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.