Daily Player Picks
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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 | $9,700 | 45.95 | 4.74 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,800 | 45.69 | 4.66 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,300 | 43.22 | 5.21 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,400 | 38.73 | 5.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,400 | 38.73 | 5.23 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,300 | 43.22 | 5.21 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $5,700 | 28.82 | 5.06 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,500 | 35.82 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 39.88 | 4.64 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,000 | 30.57 | 4.37 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,900 | 25.05 | 5.11 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,800 | 24.92 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $3,500 | 19.23 | 5.49 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $4,900 | 25.05 | 5.11 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,400 | 21.32 | 4.85 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,600 | 39.88 | 4.64 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,700 | 26.31 | 4.62 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 24.55 | 4.72 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $4,900 | 22.09 | 4.51 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,200 | 21.14 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,200 | 21.14 | 5.03 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 24.55 | 4.72 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,700 | 26.31 | 4.62 |
| Justise Winslow | POR | $4,900 | 22.09 | 4.51 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,300 | 41.64 | 5.02 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,700 | 25.29 | 4.44 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $5,300 | 24.64 | 4.65 |
| Jalen McDaniels | CHA | $5,100 | 22.02 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,700 | 20.99 | 5.67 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $4,100 | 21.41 | 5.22 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $8,300 | 41.64 | 5.02 |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | OKC | $5,300 | 24.64 | 4.65 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 56.44 | 5.27 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 39.20 | 4.78 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 36.04 | 5.15 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $7,000 | 32.74 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $10,700 | 56.44 | 5.27 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,000 | 36.04 | 5.15 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $5,300 | 26.15 | 4.93 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SA | $6,500 | 31.88 | 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.