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 | $12,600 | 54.04 | 4.29 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,700 | 37.29 | 4.29 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,500 | 34.02 | 4.54 |
| Russell Westbrook | SAC | $7,100 | 29.36 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,500 | 23.26 | 5.17 |
| Marcus Sasser | DET | $3,900 | 18.09 | 4.64 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $7,500 | 34.02 | 4.54 |
| Sharife Cooper | WAS | $3,800 | 17.21 | 4.53 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,300 | 19.19 | 4.46 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $4,000 | 15.73 | 3.93 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 15.70 | 4.03 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,200 | 14.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $4,300 | 19.19 | 4.46 |
| AJ Green | MIL | $3,900 | 15.70 | 4.03 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $4,000 | 15.73 | 3.93 |
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,200 | 14.02 | 3.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,200 | 22.75 | 3.67 |
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $5,300 | 21.12 | 3.99 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 13.91 | 3.48 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller | LAC | $5,300 | 21.12 | 3.99 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,200 | 22.75 | 3.67 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $4,000 | 13.91 | 3.48 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 32.64 | 4.03 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,800 | 14.68 | 2.53 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,800 | 12.05 | 3.17 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,800 | 11.39 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,100 | 32.64 | 4.03 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,800 | 12.05 | 3.17 |
| Pete Nance | MIL | $3,600 | 11.37 | 3.16 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,800 | 11.39 | 3.00 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,400 | 43.33 | 5.16 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,900 | 32.35 | 5.48 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $5,600 | 27.23 | 4.86 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,300 | 26.04 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goga Bitadze | ORL | $3,700 | 22.43 | 6.06 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $5,900 | 32.35 | 5.48 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | $4,700 | 24.86 | 5.29 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,400 | 43.33 | 5.16 |
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.