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 | 53.05 | 4.24 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 53.02 | 5.05 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,100 | 41.02 | 4.51 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 40.60 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett | DEN | $4,900 | 26.78 | 5.47 |
| Tyrese Maxey | PHI | $10,500 | 53.02 | 5.05 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $5,500 | 26.09 | 4.74 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,100 | 32.63 | 4.60 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | BKN | $6,300 | 23.35 | 3.71 |
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,800 | 22.70 | 4.73 |
| Malaki Branham | WAS | $4,200 | 16.29 | 3.88 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 16.26 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Goodwin | PHO | $4,800 | 22.70 | 4.73 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 16.26 | 4.17 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,700 | 14.68 | 3.97 |
| Malaki Branham | WAS | $4,200 | 16.29 | 3.88 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Penda | ORL | $4,500 | 18.69 | 4.15 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 14.74 | 3.88 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.83 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 13.25 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Penda | ORL | $4,500 | 18.69 | 4.15 |
| Will Riley | WAS | $3,800 | 14.74 | 3.88 |
| Gradey Dick | TOR | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.83 |
| Nicolas Batum | LAC | $3,900 | 13.25 | 3.40 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 48.64 | 4.42 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,500 | 39.22 | 4.61 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 25.35 | 4.16 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 23.47 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,500 | 39.22 | 4.61 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,600 | 16.34 | 4.54 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,000 | 48.64 | 4.42 |
| Noah Clowney | BKN | $5,500 | 23.47 | 4.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $9,000 | 44.39 | 4.93 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $6,500 | 31.68 | 4.87 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,300 | 31.13 | 5.87 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $6,700 | 30.72 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,200 | 24.83 | 5.91 |
| Branden Carlson | OKC | $3,800 | 22.30 | 5.87 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili | TOR | $5,300 | 31.13 | 5.87 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,500 | 27.43 | 4.99 |
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.