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 | 59.35 | 4.71 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 41.12 | 4.78 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,900 | 33.75 | 4.27 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 33.00 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,800 | 24.92 | 5.19 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,500 | 21.68 | 4.82 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,600 | 41.12 | 4.78 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,900 | 33.00 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,500 | 21.81 | 3.97 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,100 | 18.51 | 4.51 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 17.95 | 3.90 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $4,100 | 18.51 | 4.51 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | CHI | $5,500 | 21.81 | 3.97 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,600 | 17.95 | 3.90 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
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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 | 16.08 | 4.02 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 14.62 | 3.85 |
| Cam Whitmore | WAS | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,900 | 18.38 | 4.71 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 16.08 | 4.02 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 14.62 | 3.85 |
| Dalen Terry | CHI | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,400 | 39.06 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,200 | 36.43 | 4.44 |
| 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 | 39.06 | 4.65 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,200 | 36.43 | 4.44 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,800 | 15.73 | 4.14 |
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 | 32.44 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley | WAS | $5,200 | 28.34 | 5.45 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,100 | 32.44 | 5.32 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $6,600 | 34.13 | 5.17 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,000 | 30.61 | 5.10 |
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.