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 | DAL | $12,200 | 64.74 | 5.31 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,600 | 42.19 | 4.91 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,000 | 41.70 | 4.63 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,900 | 41.54 | 4.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,200 | 64.74 | 5.31 |
| Patrick Beverley | PHI | $4,600 | 24.26 | 5.27 |
| Fred VanVleet | HOU | $8,600 | 42.19 | 4.91 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,400 | 30.13 | 4.71 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,600 | 32.94 | 4.33 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,300 | 29.30 | 4.01 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,300 | 28.26 | 4.49 |
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,700 | 21.21 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Hardy | DAL | $4,700 | 21.21 | 4.51 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $6,300 | 28.26 | 4.49 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,600 | 32.94 | 4.33 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $7,300 | 29.30 | 4.01 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,200 | 35.30 | 4.30 |
| Brandon Miller | CHA | $7,400 | 28.37 | 3.83 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,000 | 25.11 | 4.19 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,100 | 20.89 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Bridges | CHA | $8,200 | 35.30 | 4.30 |
| Jaime Jaquez | MIA | $6,000 | 25.11 | 4.19 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,100 | 20.89 | 4.10 |
| Simone Fontecchio | UTA | $5,100 | 20.73 | 4.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 55.78 | 4.50 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,900 | 37.82 | 4.25 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 36.41 | 4.79 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 25.81 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $7,600 | 36.41 | 4.79 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,400 | 55.78 | 4.50 |
| Julius Randle | NY | $8,900 | 37.82 | 4.25 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,400 | 25.81 | 4.03 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 57.94 | 4.83 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,600 | 53.11 | 4.21 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,900 | 48.95 | 4.94 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $9,200 | 41.54 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,100 | 37.53 | 5.29 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,900 | 40.42 | 5.12 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $6,900 | 34.13 | 4.95 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $9,900 | 48.95 | 4.94 |
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.