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 | $11,800 | 52.84 | 4.48 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 44.23 | 4.81 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 42.93 | 4.88 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 37.50 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,800 | 23.63 | 4.92 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,800 | 42.93 | 4.88 |
| Kyrie Irving | DAL | $9,200 | 44.23 | 4.81 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $5,900 | 26.80 | 4.54 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,100 | 22.67 | 5.53 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,700 | 17.53 | 3.73 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $3,900 | 16.77 | 4.30 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,000 | 14.66 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,100 | 22.67 | 5.53 |
| Josh Green | CHA | $3,900 | 16.77 | 4.30 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,700 | 17.53 | 3.73 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,800 | 14.04 | 3.69 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 18.14 | 4.42 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
| Kevin Knox | GS | $4,000 | 8.13 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,100 | 18.14 | 4.42 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $3,700 | 7.97 | 2.15 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 53.20 | 4.63 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,100 | 44.36 | 4.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 26.93 | 4.64 |
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $3,900 | 23.26 | 5.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessler Edwards | DAL | $3,900 | 23.26 | 5.96 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,100 | 44.36 | 4.87 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 26.93 | 4.64 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 53.20 | 4.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 62.65 | 4.89 |
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,000 | 36.94 | 5.28 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 30.31 | 5.05 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,100 | 24.85 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Williams | CHA | $7,000 | 36.94 | 5.28 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,000 | 30.31 | 5.05 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 62.65 | 4.89 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,100 | 24.85 | 4.87 |
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.