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 | $12,400 | 55.10 | 4.44 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $8,300 | 38.48 | 4.64 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $11,400 | 35.00 | 3.07 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D’Angelo Russell | DAL | $1,600 | 11.44 | 7.15 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,300 | 21.15 | 4.92 |
| Ryan Nembhard | DAL | $2,000 | 9.76 | 4.88 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,800 | 32.43 | 4.77 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,400 | 22.19 | 5.04 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,000 | 15.60 | 3.90 |
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $3,800 | 15.32 | 4.03 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | MIA | $4,400 | 22.19 | 5.04 |
| Jase Richardson | ORL | $3,800 | 15.32 | 4.03 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $4,000 | 15.60 | 3.90 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $1,200 | 4.59 | 3.83 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,500 | 10.16 | 2.90 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,600 | 9.87 | 2.74 |
| Johnny Furphy | IND | $3,600 | 9.58 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $1,200 | 5.16 | 4.30 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
| Jamal Cain | ORL | $3,500 | 10.16 | 2.90 |
| Noah Penda | ORL | $3,600 | 9.87 | 2.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,600 | 39.64 | 4.61 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 39.32 | 4.79 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,600 | 22.87 | 4.08 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,600 | 9.94 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,200 | 39.32 | 4.79 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,600 | 39.64 | 4.61 |
| Nikola Jovic | MIA | $5,600 | 22.87 | 4.08 |
| Jonathan Isaac | ORL | $3,600 | 9.94 | 2.76 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,800 | 36.95 | 5.43 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,600 | 28.73 | 5.13 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,900 | 28.68 | 4.86 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $8,000 | 28.43 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $1,400 | 13.38 | 9.56 |
| Dwight Powell | DAL | $1,400 | 8.91 | 6.36 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,800 | 36.95 | 5.43 |
| Jock Landale | MEM | $4,500 | 24.33 | 5.41 |
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.