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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,300 | 45.89 | 4.46 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 45.25 | 4.48 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,700 | 41.55 | 4.78 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,200 | 35.88 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,200 | 35.88 | 4.98 |
| LaMelo Ball | CHA | $8,700 | 41.55 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Lowry | MIA | $4,900 | 22.76 | 4.64 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,100 | 45.25 | 4.48 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,500 | 15.80 | 3.51 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,800 | 11.76 | 3.09 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,500 | 15.80 | 3.51 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $3,800 | 11.76 | 3.09 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,600 | 22.41 | 4.87 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,800 | 17.91 | 3.73 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 17.82 | 4.05 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,800 | 16.90 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $4,600 | 22.41 | 4.87 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $3,800 | 16.90 | 4.45 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,400 | 17.82 | 4.05 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,100 | 15.97 | 3.90 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $3,900 | 17.68 | 4.53 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $5,000 | 12.57 | 2.51 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,800 | 9.54 | 2.51 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $3,900 | 17.68 | 4.53 |
| Isaiah Jackson | IND | $5,000 | 12.57 | 2.51 |
| Obi Toppin | NY | $3,800 | 9.54 | 2.51 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 58.02 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 41.80 | 4.98 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,300 | 32.43 | 5.15 |
| Mason Plumlee | CHA | $7,000 | 30.96 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,300 | 32.43 | 5.15 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 58.02 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,400 | 41.80 | 4.98 |
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $5,800 | 26.40 | 4.55 |
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.