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 | $9,100 | 49.09 | 5.39 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 45.55 | 4.95 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 42.77 | 5.03 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,300 | 41.56 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,100 | 49.09 | 5.39 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $8,500 | 42.77 | 5.03 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $8,300 | 41.56 | 5.01 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $9,200 | 45.55 | 4.95 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 26.43 | 4.48 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,700 | 23.97 | 4.21 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,100 | 22.34 | 4.38 |
| Romeo Langford | SA | $4,900 | 18.42 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Ivey | DET | $5,900 | 26.43 | 4.48 |
| Malik Monk | SAC | $5,100 | 22.34 | 4.38 |
| Bruce Brown | DEN | $5,700 | 23.97 | 4.21 |
| Gary Payton | POR | $3,800 | 15.21 | 4.00 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $6,100 | 23.70 | 3.89 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $5,000 | 20.00 | 4.00 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $5,100 | 17.51 | 3.43 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,800 | 16.50 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,800 | 16.50 | 4.34 |
| Anthony Lamb | GS | $5,000 | 20.00 | 4.00 |
| Stanley Johnson | SA | $3,900 | 15.24 | 3.91 |
| Saddiq Bey | DET | $6,100 | 23.70 | 3.89 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,000 | 34.28 | 4.90 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 23.96 | 4.20 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $5,100 | 19.51 | 3.83 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,000 | 19.24 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | POR | $7,000 | 34.28 | 4.90 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 23.96 | 4.20 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $5,000 | 19.24 | 3.85 |
| Trey Lyles | SAC | $5,100 | 19.51 | 3.83 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 62.68 | 5.40 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,400 | 55.79 | 4.89 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 40.95 | 4.87 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 36.88 | 5.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 62.68 | 5.40 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $6,600 | 34.10 | 5.17 |
| Jakob Poeltl | SA | $6,700 | 34.13 | 5.09 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,300 | 36.88 | 5.05 |
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.