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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.52 | 4.60 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,400 | 34.56 | 4.11 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,600 | 33.56 | 4.42 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,300 | 30.39 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shake Milton | PHI | $5,000 | 27.24 | 5.45 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.52 | 4.60 |
| Kevin Porter | HOU | $7,600 | 33.56 | 4.42 |
| Mike Conley | UTA | $5,900 | 24.99 | 4.24 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 22.10 | 4.42 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,600 | 16.72 | 3.63 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,800 | 11.83 | 3.11 |
| A.J. Green | MIL | $3,500 | 6.86 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 22.10 | 4.42 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,600 | 16.72 | 3.63 |
| Landry Shamet | PHO | $3,800 | 11.83 | 3.11 |
| A.J. Green | MIL | $3,500 | 6.86 | 1.96 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,000 | 31.70 | 5.28 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,300 | 21.06 | 4.90 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 18.99 | 4.32 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,900 | 14.59 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,000 | 31.70 | 5.28 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $4,300 | 21.06 | 4.90 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 18.99 | 4.32 |
| Matisse Thybulle | PHI | $3,500 | 13.55 | 3.87 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,800 | 45.20 | 4.61 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,800 | 26.33 | 4.54 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,200 | 24.61 | 4.73 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,800 | 21.98 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,200 | 24.61 | 4.73 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $9,800 | 45.20 | 4.61 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,800 | 21.98 | 4.58 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,800 | 26.33 | 4.54 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.60 | 4.71 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,600 | 38.82 | 4.51 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,300 | 29.40 | 4.67 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,300 | 28.13 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,800 | 55.60 | 4.71 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,300 | 29.40 | 4.67 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $5,700 | 26.64 | 4.67 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,600 | 38.82 | 4.51 |
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.