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 | $12,500 | 57.23 | 4.58 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 53.25 | 4.89 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,300 | 47.60 | 4.62 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $8,500 | 39.66 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Fears | NO | $5,300 | 26.55 | 5.01 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,800 | 23.75 | 4.95 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,900 | 53.25 | 4.89 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $8,500 | 39.66 | 4.67 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,600 | 20.52 | 5.70 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,800 | 19.04 | 5.01 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 15.26 | 3.82 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,700 | 11.67 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,600 | 20.52 | 5.70 |
| Micah Peavy | NO | $3,800 | 19.04 | 5.01 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 15.26 | 3.82 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $3,700 | 11.67 | 3.16 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 17.41 | 4.46 |
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,500 | 15.41 | 4.40 |
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,700 | 11.97 | 3.24 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,600 | 10.64 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 17.41 | 4.46 |
| Jamison Battle | TOR | $3,500 | 15.41 | 4.40 |
| Sidy Cissoko | POR | $3,700 | 11.97 | 3.24 |
| John Konchar | MEM | $3,600 | 10.64 | 2.95 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 36.39 | 4.44 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $3,800 | 16.10 | 4.24 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,800 | 15.30 | 4.03 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 8.00 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 36.39 | 4.44 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $3,800 | 16.10 | 4.24 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,800 | 15.30 | 4.03 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,500 | 8.00 | 2.29 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 34.90 | 5.54 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $6,500 | 33.50 | 5.15 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 30.95 | 5.07 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $7,800 | 30.87 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 34.90 | 5.54 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,500 | 23.85 | 5.30 |
| Steven Adams | HOU | $4,100 | 21.55 | 5.25 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $3,900 | 20.15 | 5.17 |
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.