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 | $10,000 | 45.36 | 4.54 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 45.06 | 4.55 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,700 | 40.38 | 4.16 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,800 | 38.17 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,600 | 32.46 | 4.92 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $7,800 | 38.17 | 4.89 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $6,900 | 32.44 | 4.70 |
| Reggie Jackson | LAC | $5,000 | 22.93 | 4.59 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,800 | 30.96 | 4.55 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,600 | 25.80 | 4.61 |
| Andrew Nembhard | IND | $5,900 | 25.34 | 4.30 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $6,300 | 23.67 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,000 | 23.36 | 4.67 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,600 | 25.80 | 4.61 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $6,800 | 30.96 | 4.55 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | IND | $5,100 | 22.87 | 4.48 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,700 | 23.38 | 4.10 |
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 21.08 | 4.39 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $5,100 | 18.76 | 3.68 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 18.38 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Griffin | ATL | $4,800 | 21.08 | 4.39 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 18.38 | 4.18 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,700 | 23.38 | 4.10 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,900 | 14.58 | 3.74 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,200 | 33.74 | 4.69 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,600 | 26.55 | 4.74 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $4,000 | 18.15 | 4.54 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $4,200 | 17.48 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,600 | 26.55 | 4.74 |
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,200 | 33.74 | 4.69 |
| Thaddeus Young | TOR | $4,000 | 18.15 | 4.54 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $4,200 | 17.48 | 4.16 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,800 | 53.50 | 4.53 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $8,000 | 36.49 | 4.56 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 36.00 | 4.56 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,300 | 35.29 | 4.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,200 | 33.04 | 5.33 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,200 | 30.81 | 4.97 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | POR | $7,300 | 35.29 | 4.83 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,600 | 22.23 | 4.83 |
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.