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 | 63.75 | 5.10 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 52.36 | 4.89 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,600 | 34.74 | 4.04 |
| Collin Gillespie | PHO | $6,300 | 28.02 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter | CLE | $3,800 | 20.70 | 5.45 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,500 | 63.75 | 5.10 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,700 | 52.36 | 4.89 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,300 | 25.91 | 4.89 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,200 | 27.01 | 5.19 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,700 | 22.08 | 4.70 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,900 | 20.01 | 4.08 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,200 | 15.53 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,200 | 27.01 | 5.19 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,700 | 22.08 | 4.70 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,900 | 20.01 | 4.08 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,200 | 15.53 | 3.70 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 17.16 | 4.52 |
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $3,900 | 16.58 | 4.25 |
| Spencer Jones | DEN | $4,100 | 14.21 | 3.47 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 17.16 | 4.52 |
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $3,900 | 16.58 | 4.25 |
| Spencer Jones | DEN | $4,100 | 14.21 | 3.47 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.81 | 5.07 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,800 | 29.07 | 5.01 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,700 | 26.59 | 4.67 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,900 | 17.80 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,600 | 58.81 | 5.07 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,800 | 29.07 | 5.01 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,700 | 26.59 | 4.67 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | CLE | $3,900 | 17.80 | 4.56 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,700 | 63.21 | 4.98 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 40.94 | 5.32 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,900 | 38.24 | 4.84 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 36.91 | 5.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 36.91 | 5.86 |
| Marvin Bagley | WAS | $4,000 | 23.06 | 5.76 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,700 | 40.94 | 5.32 |
| Mark Williams | PHO | $6,400 | 32.59 | 5.09 |
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.