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 | $9,200 | 41.72 | 4.53 |
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $4,300 | 31.47 | 7.32 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,800 | 30.40 | 4.47 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 22.58 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | SAC | $4,300 | 31.47 | 7.32 |
| Bub Carrington | WAS | $4,900 | 22.58 | 4.61 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,200 | 41.72 | 4.53 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,800 | 30.40 | 4.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,300 | 21.40 | 4.98 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,200 | 18.81 | 4.48 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $4,000 | 15.08 | 3.77 |
| Ja’Kobe Walter | TOR | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir Watkins | WAS | $4,300 | 21.40 | 4.98 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,200 | 18.81 | 4.48 |
| Jaden Hardy | WAS | $4,000 | 15.08 | 3.77 |
| Ochai Agbaji | BKN | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $4,900 | 23.00 | 4.69 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $4,400 | 16.75 | 3.81 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 11.34 | 2.99 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 10.56 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $4,900 | 23.00 | 4.69 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $4,400 | 16.75 | 3.81 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $3,800 | 11.34 | 2.99 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,700 | 10.18 | 2.75 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 32.71 | 3.85 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 28.35 | 4.50 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,700 | 16.55 | 4.47 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,800 | 12.33 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 28.35 | 4.50 |
| Doug McDermott | SAC | $3,700 | 16.55 | 4.47 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,500 | 32.71 | 3.85 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,800 | 12.33 | 3.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,900 | 60.81 | 4.71 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,900 | 37.97 | 4.81 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,000 | 33.27 | 4.75 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,400 | 31.92 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 31.46 | 5.33 |
| Maxime Raynaud | SAC | $6,400 | 31.92 | 4.99 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,900 | 37.97 | 4.81 |
| Dylan Cardwell | SAC | $4,500 | 21.64 | 4.81 |
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.