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 | 51.73 | 4.38 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 48.73 | 4.69 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $8,800 | 44.49 | 5.06 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,800 | 43.45 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dowtin | PHI | $4,700 | 29.22 | 6.22 |
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $5,000 | 30.31 | 6.06 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHO | $3,900 | 22.93 | 5.88 |
| Elfrid Payton | NO | $4,500 | 26.15 | 5.81 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,500 | 32.10 | 7.13 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,400 | 26.60 | 3.59 |
| Colby Jones | WAS | $4,500 | 24.57 | 5.46 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $4,800 | 24.54 | 5.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard | HOU | $4,500 | 32.10 | 7.13 |
| Lester Quinones | NO | $3,700 | 23.25 | 6.28 |
| Colby Jones | WAS | $4,500 | 24.57 | 5.46 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,300 | 23.39 | 5.44 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $5,900 | 34.60 | 5.86 |
| Justin Champagnie | WAS | $6,200 | 33.12 | 5.34 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,600 | 31.22 | 6.79 |
| Keion Brooks | NO | $4,500 | 27.77 | 6.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,600 | 31.22 | 6.79 |
| Dillon Jones | OKC | $3,800 | 25.63 | 6.74 |
| Keion Brooks | NO | $4,500 | 27.77 | 6.17 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $5,900 | 34.60 | 5.86 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,200 | 56.00 | 4.59 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $6,900 | 32.00 | 4.64 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,100 | 30.03 | 5.89 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,800 | 27.48 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan da Silva | ORL | $3,600 | 22.01 | 6.11 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $5,100 | 30.03 | 5.89 |
| Jarace Walker | IND | $4,200 | 24.33 | 5.79 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | ATL | $3,900 | 20.76 | 5.32 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 68.08 | 5.36 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,400 | 41.46 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 39.36 | 4.92 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 36.93 | 5.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylor Kelley | NO | $3,700 | 27.93 | 7.55 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | NO | $3,900 | 28.02 | 7.18 |
| Jock Landale | HOU | $4,100 | 28.84 | 7.03 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,200 | 24.74 | 5.89 |
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.