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 | 50.35 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 47.41 | 4.74 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 47.27 | 4.77 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,300 | 37.53 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,500 | 50.35 | 4.79 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $9,900 | 47.27 | 4.77 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $10,000 | 47.41 | 4.74 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $8,300 | 37.53 | 4.52 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 44.20 | 4.75 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 38.28 | 4.25 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 35.82 | 4.78 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $5,900 | 24.82 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 35.82 | 4.78 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,300 | 44.20 | 4.75 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $9,000 | 38.28 | 4.25 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $5,900 | 24.82 | 4.21 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 37.15 | 4.53 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 36.86 | 4.44 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,500 | 28.14 | 4.33 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,200 | 21.34 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 37.15 | 4.53 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $8,300 | 36.86 | 4.44 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,500 | 28.14 | 4.33 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,400 | 18.71 | 4.25 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,000 | 31.05 | 4.44 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $5,300 | 30.02 | 5.66 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $6,200 | 22.44 | 3.62 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,000 | 21.20 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | POR | $5,300 | 30.02 | 5.66 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $7,000 | 31.05 | 4.44 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | LAL | $6,200 | 22.44 | 3.62 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,000 | 21.20 | 3.53 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 56.96 | 4.75 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 41.47 | 4.71 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,500 | 35.55 | 4.74 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,700 | 34.12 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards | CHA | $5,700 | 27.96 | 4.91 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,000 | 56.96 | 4.75 |
| Alperen Sengun | HOU | $7,500 | 35.55 | 4.74 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,800 | 41.47 | 4.71 |
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.