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 | $12,800 | 56.82 | 4.44 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 53.92 | 5.13 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 50.12 | 4.82 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,800 | 42.19 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,300 | 22.66 | 5.27 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,500 | 53.92 | 5.13 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 24.38 | 4.98 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,400 | 50.12 | 4.82 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,900 | 20.03 | 4.09 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 12.43 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,900 | 20.03 | 4.09 |
| Ethan Thompson | IND | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 14.24 | 3.65 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 12.43 | 3.45 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.17 | 3.63 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 11.86 | 3.20 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.17 | 3.63 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 11.86 | 3.20 |
| Jett Howard | ORL | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 27.11 | 3.57 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,300 | 16.68 | 3.15 |
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,700 | 14.95 | 4.04 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,700 | 12.09 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidjane Salaün | CHA | $3,700 | 14.95 | 4.04 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 27.11 | 3.57 |
| Kevin Love | UTA | $3,700 | 12.09 | 3.27 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,300 | 16.68 | 3.15 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 60.18 | 4.66 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,400 | 33.94 | 4.59 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,200 | 33.52 | 4.66 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,100 | 31.38 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | MEM | $4,600 | 25.00 | 5.43 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $4,800 | 25.80 | 5.38 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,700 | 29.86 | 5.24 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,100 | 31.38 | 5.14 |
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.