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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 55.49 | 5.28 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 48.77 | 4.98 |
| De’Aaron Fox | SAC | $9,400 | 44.46 | 4.73 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,000 | 39.75 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 55.49 | 5.28 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,800 | 48.77 | 4.98 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,000 | 39.75 | 4.97 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,000 | 39.04 | 4.88 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 43.63 | 4.59 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,300 | 38.29 | 4.12 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $8,200 | 32.35 | 3.95 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $9,600 | 30.30 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $4,500 | 22.39 | 4.98 |
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,800 | 27.90 | 4.81 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,500 | 20.83 | 4.63 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 43.63 | 4.59 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 34.96 | 4.26 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $6,000 | 24.74 | 4.12 |
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $5,700 | 21.89 | 3.84 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $4,100 | 21.26 | 5.19 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $4,700 | 20.82 | 4.43 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 34.96 | 4.26 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,200 | 17.75 | 4.23 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 40.11 | 4.27 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,600 | 28.29 | 5.05 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $5,100 | 21.85 | 4.28 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,300 | 17.22 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,600 | 28.29 | 5.05 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $5,100 | 21.85 | 4.28 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,400 | 40.11 | 4.27 |
| Rui Hachimura | LAL | $5,300 | 17.22 | 3.25 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,600 | 55.00 | 4.74 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $9,000 | 42.02 | 4.67 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 39.18 | 4.45 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,400 | 33.86 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimezie Metu | SAC | $410 | 12.24 | 29.85 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $5,700 | 28.67 | 5.03 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | $5,200 | 25.13 | 4.83 |
| Mason Plumlee | LAC | $6,200 | 29.58 | 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.