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 | LAL | $10,500 | 44.86 | 4.27 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,700 | 42.10 | 4.34 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $9,500 | 40.85 | 4.30 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,200 | 28.75 | 5.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,200 | 28.75 | 5.53 |
| Killian Hayes | BKN | $3,800 | 19.19 | 5.05 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $5,900 | 28.45 | 4.82 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $6,000 | 27.25 | 4.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 34.48 | 4.66 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,800 | 18.40 | 3.83 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 17.41 | 4.46 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,000 | 15.89 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 34.48 | 4.66 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,900 | 17.41 | 4.46 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $4,000 | 15.89 | 3.97 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,800 | 18.40 | 3.83 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 25.89 | 5.18 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,300 | 15.04 | 3.50 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,900 | 14.68 | 3.76 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $3,800 | 13.84 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 25.89 | 5.18 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $3,900 | 14.68 | 3.76 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $3,800 | 13.84 | 3.64 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,300 | 15.04 | 3.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,200 | 28.42 | 5.47 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,600 | 24.87 | 4.44 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,100 | 20.95 | 4.11 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,200 | 16.16 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,200 | 28.42 | 5.47 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,600 | 24.87 | 4.44 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,100 | 20.95 | 4.11 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,200 | 16.16 | 3.85 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 59.00 | 4.61 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $10,300 | 42.60 | 4.14 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $8,600 | 41.48 | 4.82 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,600 | 37.73 | 4.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,100 | 32.80 | 5.38 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,000 | 36.10 | 5.16 |
| Nick Richards | PHO | $4,600 | 22.95 | 4.99 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,600 | 37.73 | 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.