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 | $15,800 | 46.49 | 2.94 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 38.84 | 4.46 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,400 | 36.01 | 4.29 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $6,600 | 30.53 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. McConnell | IND | $3,400 | 15.96 | 4.69 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $6,600 | 30.53 | 4.63 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $8,700 | 38.84 | 4.46 |
| Kobe Bufkin | LAL | $1,000 | 4.32 | 4.32 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 20.60 | 4.79 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,800 | 14.38 | 3.79 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.44 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,300 | 20.60 | 4.79 |
| Bryce McGowens | NO | $3,800 | 14.38 | 3.79 |
| Dru Smith | MIA | $3,700 | 12.71 | 3.44 |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | LAC | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 19.35 | 4.40 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 18.62 | 4.77 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,800 | 13.81 | 3.63 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,900 | 12.22 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,900 | 18.62 | 4.77 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,400 | 19.35 | 4.40 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,800 | 13.81 | 3.63 |
| Dalton Knecht | LAL | $1,000 | 3.26 | 3.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 32.04 | 4.16 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,800 | 10.65 | 2.80 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Norchad Omier | LAC | $3,500 | 3.94 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 32.04 | 4.16 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,800 | 10.65 | 2.80 |
| Norchad Omier | LAC | $3,500 | 3.94 | 1.13 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 50.80 | 4.03 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,800 | 31.37 | 4.02 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $6,200 | 27.99 | 4.51 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,000 | 26.23 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,400 | 23.96 | 5.45 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $4,800 | 24.76 | 5.16 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,600 | 23.30 | 5.06 |
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $5,100 | 25.18 | 4.94 |
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.