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 | $11,500 | 51.79 | 4.50 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 43.48 | 4.53 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 40.48 | 4.50 |
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,200 | 34.21 | 5.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | BOS | $6,200 | 34.21 | 5.52 |
| Carlton Carrington | WAS | $5,900 | 31.36 | 5.31 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $6,000 | 29.87 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | SA | $5,400 | 26.41 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,600 | 35.27 | 4.64 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,300 | 23.11 | 5.37 |
| AJ Johnson | WAS | $5,000 | 22.76 | 4.55 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,200 | 22.62 | 5.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,200 | 22.62 | 5.39 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | ORL | $4,300 | 23.11 | 5.37 |
| Adam Flagler | OKC | $3,600 | 18.20 | 5.06 |
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $3,800 | 19.08 | 5.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,500 | 28.21 | 5.13 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $5,700 | 28.09 | 4.93 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,800 | 25.71 | 5.36 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | $5,000 | 23.30 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,000 | 22.74 | 5.68 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,800 | 25.71 | 5.36 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $5,500 | 28.21 | 5.13 |
| Johnny Juzang | UTA | $4,200 | 21.38 | 5.09 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $4,300 | 27.24 | 6.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 27.24 | 4.70 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,400 | 19.89 | 4.52 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $4,500 | 19.41 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $4,300 | 27.24 | 6.33 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 27.24 | 4.70 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,100 | 18.96 | 4.62 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | LAL | $4,400 | 19.89 | 4.52 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 64.12 | 4.97 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,100 | 40.50 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,800 | 36.28 | 4.65 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $6,300 | 34.48 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $5,000 | 34.18 | 6.84 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,000 | 28.09 | 5.62 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $6,300 | 34.48 | 5.47 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $5,100 | 27.04 | 5.30 |
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.