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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 39.08 | 4.60 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,000 | 36.98 | 4.62 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 36.58 | 4.52 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $6,000 | 27.94 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killian Hayes | DET | $6,000 | 27.94 | 4.66 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,000 | 36.98 | 4.62 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 39.08 | 4.60 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 36.58 | 4.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 26.92 | 4.56 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,600 | 23.51 | 4.20 |
| Duane Washington | PHO | $3,700 | 22.68 | 6.13 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 22.03 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duane Washington | PHO | $3,700 | 22.68 | 6.13 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $4,600 | 22.03 | 4.79 |
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 26.92 | 4.56 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,400 | 18.75 | 4.26 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 24.15 | 4.65 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,500 | 24.11 | 5.36 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,000 | 18.83 | 3.77 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,300 | 18.01 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,500 | 24.11 | 5.36 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,200 | 24.15 | 4.65 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $3,900 | 17.53 | 4.50 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $5,000 | 18.83 | 3.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,100 | 45.80 | 4.53 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,800 | 28.03 | 4.83 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,500 | 22.30 | 4.05 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,000 | 11.13 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,800 | 28.03 | 4.83 |
| Zion Williamson | NO | $10,100 | 45.80 | 4.53 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | UTA | $5,500 | 22.30 | 4.05 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $4,000 | 11.13 | 2.78 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 62.18 | 5.06 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,000 | 39.74 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 36.57 | 4.63 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.61 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $6,600 | 33.61 | 5.09 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,300 | 62.18 | 5.06 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,000 | 39.74 | 4.97 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $7,900 | 36.57 | 4.63 |
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.