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 | 58.26 | 4.94 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 47.10 | 4.53 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 40.31 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 40.13 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,800 | 58.26 | 4.94 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,400 | 30.32 | 4.74 |
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,700 | 40.31 | 4.63 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 47.10 | 4.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $4,100 | 19.52 | 4.76 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,500 | 19.08 | 4.24 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,100 | 18.51 | 4.52 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,300 | 15.54 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | LAL | $4,100 | 19.52 | 4.76 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,100 | 18.51 | 4.52 |
| Gary Payton | GS | $4,500 | 19.08 | 4.24 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,700 | 13.90 | 3.76 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,900 | 27.14 | 5.54 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 24.49 | 5.10 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 22.84 | 4.57 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 19.64 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,900 | 27.14 | 5.54 |
| Kevin Huerter | CHI | $4,800 | 24.49 | 5.10 |
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $4,200 | 19.64 | 4.68 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 22.84 | 4.57 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.01 | 4.87 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,300 | 40.94 | 4.40 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $3,900 | 17.41 | 4.46 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,000 | 16.22 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,500 | 56.01 | 4.87 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $3,900 | 17.41 | 4.46 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,300 | 40.94 | 4.40 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $4,000 | 16.22 | 4.06 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 35.91 | 4.79 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | SAC | $7,200 | 33.91 | 4.71 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,600 | 32.05 | 4.22 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,200 | 28.76 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,800 | 28.46 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,500 | 35.91 | 4.79 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | SAC | $7,200 | 33.91 | 4.71 |
| Quinten Post | GS | $4,400 | 20.70 | 4.70 |
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.