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 | $11,200 | 54.03 | 4.82 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,500 | 44.17 | 4.65 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,200 | 42.72 | 5.21 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 40.41 | 4.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,200 | 42.72 | 5.21 |
| Isaiah Joe | OKC | $4,400 | 22.85 | 5.19 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $7,400 | 38.17 | 5.16 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $8,300 | 40.41 | 4.87 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,000 | 46.19 | 4.62 |
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,300 | 43.06 | 4.18 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 37.40 | 4.35 |
| Gary Trent | TOR | $5,900 | 24.91 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $10,000 | 46.19 | 4.62 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $4,300 | 19.61 | 4.56 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $8,600 | 37.40 | 4.35 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 22.16 | 4.34 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 37.28 | 4.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 34.61 | 4.22 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,800 | 23.16 | 4.82 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $5,400 | 22.20 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $4,400 | 21.80 | 4.96 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,800 | 23.16 | 4.82 |
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 37.28 | 4.49 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,200 | 34.61 | 4.22 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,800 | 40.04 | 4.55 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,200 | 34.04 | 4.73 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $4,600 | 16.57 | 3.60 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,400 | 14.02 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $7,200 | 34.04 | 4.73 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,800 | 40.04 | 4.55 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $4,600 | 16.57 | 3.60 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,400 | 14.02 | 3.19 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 52.59 | 4.42 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,500 | 38.14 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 36.83 | 4.19 |
| Bam Adebayo | MIA | $8,700 | 35.95 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $6,400 | 29.29 | 4.58 |
| Deandre Ayton | PHO | $8,500 | 38.14 | 4.49 |
| Clint Capela | ATL | $7,200 | 32.36 | 4.49 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 52.59 | 4.42 |
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.