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 | $12,800 | 58.25 | 4.55 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 46.54 | 4.39 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,600 | 36.32 | 4.22 |
| Darius Garland | LAC | $7,900 | 33.63 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,800 | 58.25 | 4.55 |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | $6,700 | 29.86 | 4.46 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 46.54 | 4.39 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SA | $6,800 | 29.72 | 4.37 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,300 | 23.38 | 4.41 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| Nate Williams | GS | $3,700 | 9.74 | 2.63 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 4.89 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $5,300 | 23.38 | 4.41 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| Nate Williams | GS | $3,700 | 9.74 | 2.63 |
| Cam Christie | LAC | $3,500 | 4.89 | 1.40 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,100 | 16.80 | 4.10 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 16.09 | 4.02 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.89 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,100 | 16.80 | 4.10 |
| Kris Murray | POR | $4,000 | 16.09 | 4.02 |
| Carter Bryant | SA | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.89 |
| Javonte Green | DET | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,000 | 33.53 | 4.19 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,400 | 29.70 | 4.01 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,900 | 15.06 | 3.86 |
| Malevy Leons | GS | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,000 | 33.53 | 4.19 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,400 | 29.70 | 4.01 |
| Malevy Leons | GS | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Rasheer Fleming | PHO | $3,900 | 15.06 | 3.86 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,800 | 41.03 | 4.66 |
| Donovan Clingan | POR | $7,800 | 35.78 | 4.59 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,200 | 31.86 | 4.42 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,100 | 29.14 | 4.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kornet | SA | $3,800 | 20.36 | 5.36 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,100 | 29.14 | 4.78 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $8,800 | 41.03 | 4.66 |
| Moussa Diabaté | CHA | $5,300 | 24.59 | 4.64 |
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.