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 | 57.78 | 4.62 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 51.16 | 4.92 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,800 | 47.81 | 4.43 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,000 | 42.45 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | ORL | $3,600 | 23.51 | 6.53 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,400 | 51.16 | 4.92 |
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,200 | 20.29 | 4.83 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $5,600 | 26.80 | 4.79 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,200 | 19.37 | 4.61 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,300 | 17.12 | 3.98 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 16.45 | 4.01 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $3,900 | 14.55 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green | MIL | $4,200 | 19.37 | 4.61 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 16.45 | 4.01 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,300 | 17.12 | 3.98 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $3,900 | 14.55 | 3.73 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,000 | 16.87 | 4.22 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 15.09 | 3.87 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simone Fontecchio | MIA | $4,000 | 16.87 | 4.22 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 15.09 | 3.87 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,400 | 25.33 | 4.69 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 25.16 | 3.11 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | NY | $3,600 | 16.08 | 4.47 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,800 | 14.97 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,400 | 25.33 | 4.69 |
| Guerschon Yabusele | NY | $3,600 | 16.08 | 4.47 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $3,800 | 14.97 | 3.94 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,700 | 14.22 | 3.84 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 61.30 | 4.75 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,400 | 34.87 | 4.71 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 34.35 | 4.71 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,900 | 32.70 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | LAL | $3,800 | 21.44 | 5.64 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,600 | 25.53 | 5.55 |
| Ariel Hukporti | NY | $3,600 | 19.90 | 5.53 |
| Luke Kornet | SA | $4,300 | 22.32 | 5.19 |
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.