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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,700 | 44.50 | 5.78 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,700 | 43.66 | 5.02 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | $8,500 | 41.06 | 4.83 |
| Jalen Brunson | NYK | $8,100 | 39.73 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $4,900 | 35.76 | 7.30 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,700 | 44.50 | 5.78 |
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $4,000 | 22.85 | 5.71 |
| Delon Wright | WAS | $3,300 | 17.83 | 5.40 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 48.74 | 5.13 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,500 | 39.97 | 5.33 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $6,600 | 35.05 | 5.31 |
| Franz Wagner | ORL | $7,100 | 34.73 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Richardson | SAS | $4,000 | 22.85 | 5.71 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,700 | 31.55 | 5.54 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | BOS | $5,300 | 28.53 | 5.38 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,500 | 39.97 | 5.33 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | $9,500 | 48.74 | 5.13 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,000 | 48.04 | 5.34 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 46.83 | 4.38 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,500 | 39.97 | 5.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | WAS | $4,200 | 23.46 | 5.58 |
| Kevin Huerter | SAC | $5,700 | 31.55 | 5.54 |
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $5,500 | 30.38 | 5.52 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,000 | 48.04 | 5.34 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 62.21 | 5.18 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $10,400 | 54.16 | 5.21 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,000 | 48.04 | 5.34 |
| Jayson Tatum | BOS | $10,700 | 46.83 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NOP | $5,500 | 30.38 | 5.52 |
| Keegan Murray | SAC | $4,300 | 23.37 | 5.44 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,000 | 48.04 | 5.34 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,200 | 16.89 | 5.28 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $12,000 | 62.21 | 5.18 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 61.67 | 5.27 |
| Domantas Sabonis | SAC | $10,500 | 52.78 | 5.03 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,000 | 41.59 | 5.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $4,700 | 27.74 | 5.90 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NYK | $5,200 | 30.29 | 5.83 |
| Robert Williams | BOS | $4,400 | 25.41 | 5.78 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,200 | 16.89 | 5.28 |
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.