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 | $12,200 | 54.05 | 4.43 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 51.59 | 4.65 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 50.17 | 4.64 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,000 | 43.35 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $8,200 | 38.20 | 4.66 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,100 | 51.59 | 4.65 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 50.17 | 4.64 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 41.14 | 4.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
| Hugo González | BOS | $4,100 | 14.52 | 3.54 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
| Ochai Agbaji | TOR | $3,900 | 12.73 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
| Hugo González | BOS | $4,100 | 14.52 | 3.54 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,700 | 12.24 | 3.31 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 26.82 | 7.25 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 19.00 | 4.63 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.75 | 3.78 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,700 | 26.82 | 7.25 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,100 | 19.00 | 4.63 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,900 | 14.75 | 3.78 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.76 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 11.75 | 3.17 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 7.44 | 2.07 |
| Maxi Kleber | LAL | $3,600 | 5.03 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.76 |
| Jabari Walker | PHI | $3,700 | 11.75 | 3.17 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | MEM | $3,600 | 7.44 | 2.07 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,500 | 4.93 | 1.41 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,300 | 34.42 | 4.72 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,400 | 32.66 | 5.10 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 31.28 | 4.96 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,200 | 27.60 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,700 | 26.90 | 5.72 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $3,900 | 19.91 | 5.11 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,400 | 32.66 | 5.10 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,300 | 31.28 | 4.96 |
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.