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 | $12,100 | 58.41 | 4.83 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 50.74 | 4.45 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $9,800 | 49.10 | 5.01 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 44.23 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $4,700 | 27.50 | 5.85 |
| Lonzo Ball | CLE | $4,200 | 22.58 | 5.38 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,900 | 25.55 | 5.21 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,600 | 44.23 | 5.14 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,600 | 31.98 | 4.85 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 21.07 | 4.39 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,600 | 31.98 | 4.85 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $4,800 | 21.07 | 4.39 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | UTA | $3,700 | 14.87 | 4.02 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,500 | 25.84 | 5.74 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 25.56 | 4.56 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,000 | 15.53 | 3.88 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,200 | 15.03 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson | CLE | $4,500 | 25.84 | 5.74 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $5,600 | 25.56 | 4.56 |
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,000 | 15.53 | 3.88 |
| Ziaire Williams | BKN | $4,200 | 15.03 | 3.58 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,800 | 41.81 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,000 | 22.99 | 5.75 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | NY | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $3,800 | 13.13 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $4,000 | 22.99 | 5.75 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,800 | 41.81 | 4.75 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | NY | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
| Trendon Watford | PHI | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 36.00 | 4.50 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $6,800 | 34.33 | 5.05 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,100 | 33.00 | 5.41 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $4,200 | 29.81 | 7.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | UTA | $4,200 | 29.81 | 7.10 |
| Adem Bona | PHI | $4,300 | 24.33 | 5.66 |
| Andre Drummond | PHI | $4,100 | 22.74 | 5.55 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,100 | 33.00 | 5.41 |
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.