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 | $8,500 | 44.06 | 5.18 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 42.57 | 4.78 |
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $5,200 | 35.71 | 6.87 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,200 | 29.71 | 4.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyus Jones | MEM | $5,200 | 35.71 | 6.87 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,500 | 44.06 | 5.18 |
| Tre Jones | SA | $6,200 | 29.71 | 4.79 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,900 | 42.57 | 4.78 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,500 | 23.94 | 4.35 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,200 | 22.82 | 4.39 |
| Romeo Langford | SA | $4,500 | 16.57 | 3.68 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,200 | 22.82 | 4.39 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,500 | 23.94 | 4.35 |
| Romeo Langford | SA | $4,500 | 16.57 | 3.68 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.36 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $6,000 | 29.75 | 4.96 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,500 | 19.70 | 4.38 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,300 | 18.29 | 4.25 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $4,200 | 14.98 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naji Marshall | NO | $6,000 | 29.75 | 4.96 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,500 | 19.70 | 4.38 |
| Corey Kispert | WAS | $4,300 | 18.29 | 4.25 |
| Stanley Johnson | SA | $3,900 | 14.44 | 3.70 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,300 | 18.69 | 3.53 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,800 | 16.88 | 4.44 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,200 | 16.67 | 3.97 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,300 | 16.39 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,800 | 16.88 | 4.44 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $4,200 | 16.67 | 3.97 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $3,900 | 15.03 | 3.85 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,300 | 16.39 | 3.81 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 58.56 | 5.14 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 39.42 | 4.69 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,900 | 32.58 | 4.72 |
| Steven Adams | MEM | $7,200 | 31.97 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 58.56 | 5.14 |
| Daniel Gafford | WAS | $5,600 | 28.50 | 5.09 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $6,200 | 31.23 | 5.04 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,900 | 32.58 | 4.72 |
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.