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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 43.11 | 5.39 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $6,700 | 31.80 | 4.75 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,200 | 22.15 | 4.26 |
| Dennis Smith | CHA | $5,000 | 17.95 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,000 | 43.11 | 5.39 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $6,700 | 31.80 | 4.75 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $5,200 | 22.15 | 4.26 |
| Ricky Rubio | CLE | $3,900 | 16.24 | 4.16 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,700 | 10.23 | 2.76 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,800 | 6.84 | 1.80 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,600 | 6.76 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Boston | LAC | $3,900 | 5.01 | 1.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,700 | 10.23 | 2.76 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,600 | 6.76 | 1.88 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,800 | 6.84 | 1.80 |
| Brandon Boston | LAC | $3,900 | 5.01 | 1.28 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,400 | 20.33 | 4.62 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,800 | 17.37 | 3.62 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,900 | 16.03 | 4.11 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,800 | 6.71 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,400 | 20.33 | 4.62 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $3,900 | 16.03 | 4.11 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,800 | 17.37 | 3.62 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,800 | 6.71 | 1.77 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,900 | 9.77 | 2.51 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.41 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,700 | 6.44 | 1.74 |
| JT Thor | CHA | $3,600 | 4.92 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,900 | 9.77 | 2.51 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.41 |
| Lamar Stevens | CLE | $3,700 | 6.44 | 1.74 |
| JT Thor | CHA | $3,600 | 4.92 | 1.37 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 56.95 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 41.32 | 5.04 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,900 | 31.49 | 4.56 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,200 | 30.84 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 41.32 | 5.04 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,400 | 56.95 | 5.00 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,200 | 30.84 | 4.97 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $6,900 | 31.49 | 4.56 |
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.