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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 41.16 | 4.38 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 40.61 | 5.01 |
| Saben Lee | PHO | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
| Goran Dragic | CHI | $3,700 | 9.53 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 40.61 | 5.01 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,400 | 41.16 | 4.38 |
| Saben Lee | PHO | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
| Goran Dragic | CHI | $3,700 | 9.53 | 2.57 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | PHO | $3,900 | 21.63 | 5.55 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,300 | 15.36 | 3.57 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,700 | 11.74 | 3.17 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,700 | 10.56 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damion Lee | PHO | $3,900 | 21.63 | 5.55 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,300 | 15.36 | 3.57 |
| Max Christie | LAL | $3,700 | 11.74 | 3.17 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,700 | 10.56 | 2.85 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,000 | 20.99 | 5.25 |
| Ish Wainright | PHO | $3,700 | 15.22 | 4.11 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,200 | 14.57 | 3.47 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $3,700 | 11.81 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Brown | LAL | $4,000 | 20.99 | 5.25 |
| Ish Wainright | PHO | $3,700 | 15.22 | 4.11 |
| Vlatko Cancar | DEN | $4,200 | 14.57 | 3.47 |
| Jalen Johnson | ATL | $3,700 | 11.81 | 3.19 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,600 | 18.10 | 3.93 |
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,900 | 16.10 | 4.13 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $3,800 | 6.85 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenyen Gabriel | LAL | $3,900 | 16.10 | 4.13 |
| Moritz Wagner | ORL | $4,600 | 18.10 | 3.93 |
| Chuma Okeke | ORL | $3,800 | 6.85 | 1.80 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 57.12 | 4.88 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,000 | 42.92 | 4.77 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,600 | 40.12 | 4.66 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,600 | 31.92 | 4.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jock Landale | PHO | $3,700 | 20.62 | 5.57 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,700 | 57.12 | 4.88 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $6,600 | 31.92 | 4.84 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,000 | 42.92 | 4.77 |
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.