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 | $12,800 | 65.28 | 5.10 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,600 | 45.04 | 4.69 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,300 | 43.66 | 4.69 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $8,500 | 37.86 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | CLE | $6,700 | 36.69 | 5.48 |
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $12,800 | 65.28 | 5.10 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $6,300 | 30.69 | 4.87 |
| Patrick Beverley | MIL | $5,300 | 25.01 | 4.72 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 24.92 | 4.22 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 23.70 | 4.65 |
| Keon Ellis | SAC | $5,300 | 21.38 | 4.03 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,600 | 18.84 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 23.70 | 4.65 |
| Sam Merrill | CLE | $4,000 | 17.31 | 4.33 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $5,900 | 24.92 | 4.22 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $4,500 | 18.67 | 4.15 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,000 | 37.49 | 4.69 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,500 | 24.70 | 4.49 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $5,500 | 22.69 | 4.12 |
| Cam Whitmore | HOU | $4,900 | 19.33 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Barrett | TOR | $8,000 | 37.49 | 4.69 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $5,500 | 24.70 | 4.49 |
| Bruce Brown | TOR | $5,500 | 22.69 | 4.12 |
| Julian Champagnie | SA | $4,800 | 19.14 | 3.99 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 58.04 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 28.04 | 4.60 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,800 | 27.85 | 4.10 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $5,100 | 21.99 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,100 | 58.04 | 4.80 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,100 | 28.04 | 4.60 |
| Taylor Hendricks | UTA | $5,100 | 21.99 | 4.31 |
| Georges Niang | CLE | $4,300 | 18.37 | 4.27 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 59.64 | 4.97 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,000 | 40.60 | 3.69 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,100 | 40.60 | 5.01 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 39.82 | 4.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | DAL | $7,000 | 35.79 | 5.11 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,100 | 40.60 | 5.01 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,000 | 59.64 | 4.97 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,900 | 39.82 | 4.47 |
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.