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 | $10,400 | 48.00 | 4.62 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 42.85 | 4.56 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 38.69 | 4.78 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,200 | 32.36 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 38.69 | 4.78 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,400 | 48.00 | 4.62 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 42.85 | 4.56 |
| Russell Westbrook | LAL | $7,200 | 32.36 | 4.49 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 36.46 | 4.10 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,100 | 14.67 | 3.58 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,600 | 12.91 | 2.81 |
| Dru Smith | BKN | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $8,900 | 36.46 | 4.10 |
| Damion Lee | PHO | $4,100 | 14.67 | 3.58 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,600 | 12.91 | 2.81 |
| Dru Smith | BKN | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,800 | 27.24 | 4.70 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,900 | 24.19 | 4.94 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,600 | 20.07 | 3.58 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,900 | 24.19 | 4.94 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,800 | 27.24 | 4.70 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $5,600 | 20.07 | 3.58 |
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,000 | 13.64 | 3.41 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,600 | 18.36 | 3.99 |
| Dario Saric | PHO | $4,900 | 17.61 | 3.59 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,500 | 14.75 | 2.68 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,600 | 18.36 | 3.99 |
| Dario Saric | PHO | $4,900 | 17.61 | 3.59 |
| Jaylin Williams | OKC | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.34 |
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $5,500 | 14.75 | 2.68 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 59.04 | 5.09 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 45.35 | 5.46 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $8,400 | 38.97 | 4.64 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $7,900 | 36.60 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,300 | 45.35 | 5.46 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,100 | 26.74 | 5.24 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 59.04 | 5.09 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $8,400 | 38.97 | 4.64 |
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.