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 | $11,600 | 56.27 | 4.85 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 46.97 | 4.94 |
| Jeff Dowtin | PHI | $4,800 | 32.20 | 6.71 |
| D’Angelo Russell | BKN | $6,500 | 29.00 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dowtin | PHI | $4,800 | 32.20 | 6.71 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 25.87 | 5.28 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,500 | 46.97 | 4.94 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $11,600 | 56.27 | 4.85 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,400 | 27.36 | 6.22 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $4,300 | 26.17 | 6.09 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $5,100 | 21.48 | 4.21 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $4,200 | 17.23 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $4,400 | 27.36 | 6.22 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | $4,300 | 26.17 | 6.09 |
| Colby Jones | WAS | $3,800 | 16.56 | 4.36 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $5,100 | 21.48 | 4.21 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 23.00 | 5.90 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,900 | 22.25 | 4.54 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 22.25 | 4.45 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $4,300 | 20.74 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurean Prince | MIL | $3,900 | 23.00 | 5.90 |
| Tyrese Martin | BKN | $4,300 | 20.74 | 4.82 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $4,900 | 22.25 | 4.54 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $5,000 | 22.25 | 4.45 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,900 | 38.82 | 4.91 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 31.76 | 4.96 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $6,100 | 30.91 | 5.07 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | PHI | $5,800 | 26.19 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,900 | 21.51 | 5.51 |
| Justin Edwards | PHI | $6,100 | 30.91 | 5.07 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 31.76 | 4.96 |
| Pascal Siakam | IND | $7,900 | 38.82 | 4.91 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,400 | 55.61 | 4.48 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | NY | $9,800 | 45.04 | 4.60 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 41.01 | 5.33 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 36.77 | 6.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $5,700 | 36.77 | 6.45 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 41.01 | 5.33 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $5,900 | 30.97 | 5.25 |
| Nick Richards | PHO | $4,900 | 25.08 | 5.12 |
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.