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 | $9,800 | 42.79 | 4.37 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,500 | 39.38 | 5.25 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 39.30 | 4.62 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,600 | 37.06 | 4.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,500 | 39.38 | 5.25 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,600 | 37.06 | 4.88 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 39.30 | 4.62 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,400 | 29.37 | 4.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 39.24 | 4.41 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,500 | 30.49 | 4.69 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,800 | 25.96 | 5.41 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 23.50 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,800 | 25.96 | 5.41 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,500 | 30.49 | 4.69 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,200 | 23.50 | 4.52 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 39.24 | 4.41 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justise Winslow | POR | $5,200 | 22.86 | 4.40 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,500 | 17.83 | 3.24 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 16.25 | 3.69 |
| MarJon Beauchamp | MIL | $3,500 | 15.75 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarJon Beauchamp | MIL | $3,500 | 15.75 | 4.50 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $5,200 | 22.86 | 4.40 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,400 | 16.25 | 3.69 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,200 | 13.96 | 3.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,800 | 41.09 | 4.67 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,400 | 28.31 | 4.42 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NY | $5,100 | 27.49 | 5.39 |
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $5,700 | 22.87 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein | NY | $5,100 | 27.49 | 5.39 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $4,500 | 21.12 | 4.69 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,800 | 41.09 | 4.67 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $6,400 | 28.31 | 4.42 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 55.14 | 4.84 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,600 | 33.42 | 5.06 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $7,100 | 32.27 | 4.54 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,000 | 32.24 | 5.37 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,600 | 33.42 | 5.06 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 55.14 | 4.84 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,500 | 30.74 | 4.73 |
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.