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 | $16,000 | 55.08 | 3.44 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 49.10 | 4.63 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,800 | 35.23 | 4.52 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $4,600 | 24.70 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Etienne | BKN | $2,200 | 12.03 | 5.47 |
| Javon Small | MEM | $4,600 | 24.70 | 5.37 |
| Davion Mitchell | MIA | $4,600 | 23.24 | 5.05 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 49.10 | 4.63 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $6,200 | 25.34 | 4.09 |
| Bez Mbeng | UTA | $5,200 | 23.88 | 4.59 |
| DeJon Jarreau | MEM | $4,500 | 16.65 | 3.70 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,000 | 16.47 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Smith | BKN | $2,000 | 15.59 | 7.80 |
| Bez Mbeng | UTA | $5,200 | 23.88 | 4.59 |
| Baylor Scheierman | BOS | $4,000 | 16.47 | 4.12 |
| Elijah Harkless | UTA | $6,200 | 25.34 | 4.09 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,300 | 23.88 | 3.79 |
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $6,000 | 18.36 | 3.06 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,800 | 16.68 | 4.39 |
| Josh Minott | BKN | $9,600 | 13.95 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | $3,800 | 16.68 | 4.39 |
| Cody Williams | UTA | $6,300 | 23.88 | 3.79 |
| Chaney Johnson | BKN | $6,000 | 18.36 | 3.06 |
| Julian Strawther | DEN | $3,700 | 9.69 | 2.62 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 30.44 | 4.06 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,400 | 20.34 | 3.77 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,200 | 17.28 | 4.11 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $5,900 | 11.43 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Liddell | BKN | $1,200 | 5.13 | 4.28 |
| Obi Toppin | IND | $4,200 | 17.28 | 4.11 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,500 | 30.44 | 4.06 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | $5,400 | 20.34 | 3.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $13,000 | 61.90 | 4.76 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,800 | 29.65 | 5.11 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $5,900 | 26.30 | 4.46 |
| Neemias Queta | BOS | $5,500 | 25.73 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $5,800 | 29.65 | 5.11 |
| Jay Huff | IND | $4,600 | 23.11 | 5.02 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | $4,400 | 21.93 | 4.98 |
| Brook Lopez | LAC | $5,300 | 25.28 | 4.77 |
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.