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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 44.20 | 4.70 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,900 | 38.27 | 4.84 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,400 | 37.46 | 5.06 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,200 | 36.06 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | NO | $4,000 | 22.20 | 5.55 |
| Monte Morris | WAS | $4,900 | 25.22 | 5.15 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,400 | 37.46 | 5.06 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,900 | 38.27 | 4.84 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 40.43 | 4.54 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,800 | 35.46 | 4.55 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,700 | 35.42 | 7.54 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,500 | 31.23 | 4.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,700 | 35.42 | 7.54 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $4,200 | 21.49 | 5.12 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,700 | 29.10 | 5.10 |
| Keon Johnson | POR | $3,600 | 18.17 | 5.05 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,600 | 24.69 | 4.41 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $6,400 | 24.08 | 3.76 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 21.08 | 4.68 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,600 | 19.69 | 5.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,600 | 19.69 | 5.47 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,500 | 21.08 | 4.68 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,600 | 24.69 | 4.41 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $3,900 | 16.61 | 4.26 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 29.01 | 4.68 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,500 | 27.25 | 4.19 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $6,100 | 25.65 | 4.20 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NY | $4,600 | 21.79 | 4.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NY | $4,600 | 21.79 | 4.74 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 29.01 | 4.68 |
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $4,600 | 21.45 | 4.66 |
| P.J. Tucker | PHI | $4,000 | 17.55 | 4.39 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,500 | 56.02 | 4.87 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 39.20 | 4.90 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,000 | 39.20 | 4.90 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 35.69 | 5.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $5,200 | 29.94 | 5.76 |
| Damian Jones | LAL | $3,600 | 20.67 | 5.74 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $6,800 | 35.69 | 5.25 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 39.20 | 4.90 |
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.