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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,500 | 51.38 | 4.11 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,800 | 49.39 | 5.04 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,000 | 48.29 | 4.39 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 43.32 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Jackson | DEN | $4,200 | 25.39 | 6.04 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $9,800 | 49.39 | 5.04 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 43.32 | 4.98 |
| Jrue Holiday | BOS | $7,000 | 34.65 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,100 | 36.42 | 4.50 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,400 | 35.06 | 4.74 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,600 | 34.89 | 5.29 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,200 | 29.96 | 7.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,200 | 29.96 | 7.13 |
| Ausar Thompson | DET | $6,600 | 34.89 | 5.29 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,400 | 27.09 | 5.02 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $4,500 | 21.85 | 4.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,100 | 37.29 | 4.60 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,500 | 36.33 | 4.84 |
| Michael Porter | DEN | $6,300 | 28.68 | 4.55 |
| RJ Barrett | NY | $6,200 | 27.31 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $7,500 | 36.33 | 4.84 |
| Bruce Brown | IND | $5,300 | 25.20 | 4.75 |
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,100 | 37.29 | 4.60 |
| Michael Porter | DEN | $6,300 | 28.68 | 4.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $10,300 | 47.75 | 4.64 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,000 | 38.15 | 4.77 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $7,800 | 36.45 | 4.67 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 30.19 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 30.19 | 4.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,000 | 29.03 | 4.84 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,000 | 38.15 | 4.77 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $7,800 | 36.45 | 4.67 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 57.05 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 55.74 | 4.72 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,400 | 41.08 | 4.89 |
| Chet Holmgren | OKC | $8,000 | 38.70 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,900 | 31.35 | 5.31 |
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $4,800 | 24.87 | 5.18 |
| Al Horford | BOS | $4,900 | 25.10 | 5.12 |
| Jalen Smith | IND | $4,500 | 22.89 | 5.09 |
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.