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 | $12,600 | 56.52 | 4.49 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 41.36 | 4.81 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,900 | 35.62 | 4.51 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 33.00 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,800 | 24.46 | 5.10 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,500 | 21.68 | 4.82 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 41.36 | 4.81 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 33.00 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,100 | 18.64 | 4.55 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 17.22 | 3.74 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,100 | 18.64 | 4.55 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 17.22 | 3.74 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
| Garrison Mathews | IND | $3,700 | 11.76 | 3.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 18.38 | 4.71 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 16.36 | 4.09 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 14.53 | 3.82 |
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 18.38 | 4.71 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 16.36 | 4.09 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 14.53 | 3.82 |
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 38.51 | 4.58 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,200 | 27.62 | 3.37 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 26.72 | 4.86 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,800 | 15.73 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 26.72 | 4.86 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 38.51 | 4.58 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,800 | 15.73 | 4.14 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,200 | 27.62 | 3.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $8,100 | 41.11 | 5.08 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,200 | 36.40 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 34.13 | 5.17 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 31.93 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley | WAS | $5,200 | 28.34 | 5.45 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $5,900 | 31.00 | 5.25 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 31.93 | 5.23 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 34.13 | 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.