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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 41.25 | 4.58 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,200 | 36.55 | 4.46 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $6,200 | 28.94 | 4.67 |
| Isaiah Collier | UTA | $8,000 | 27.19 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $3,600 | 21.79 | 6.05 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $6,200 | 28.94 | 4.67 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 41.25 | 4.58 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,200 | 36.55 | 4.46 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,800 | 15.20 | 4.00 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,200 | 14.02 | 3.34 |
| Pat Connaughton | CHA | $3,500 | 5.92 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $3,800 | 15.20 | 4.00 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,200 | 14.02 | 3.34 |
| Pat Connaughton | CHA | $3,500 | 5.92 | 1.69 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,800 | 21.81 | 4.54 |
| Daeqwon Plowden | SAC | $3,900 | 20.93 | 5.37 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,100 | 15.11 | 3.68 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daeqwon Plowden | SAC | $3,900 | 20.93 | 5.37 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $4,800 | 21.81 | 4.54 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,700 | 13.89 | 3.75 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $4,100 | 15.11 | 3.68 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 36.38 | 4.72 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,600 | 31.68 | 4.17 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 28.52 | 4.68 |
| Patrick Baldwin | SAC | $3,600 | 10.96 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,700 | 36.38 | 4.72 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 28.52 | 4.68 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,600 | 31.68 | 4.17 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,500 | 10.92 | 3.12 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,800 | 60.56 | 4.73 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,200 | 31.37 | 5.06 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,500 | 29.96 | 4.61 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,800 | 28.58 | 4.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,200 | 31.37 | 5.06 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,800 | 28.58 | 4.93 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $4,800 | 23.48 | 4.89 |
| Wendell Carter | ORL | $5,100 | 24.76 | 4.86 |
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.