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 | $10,300 | 55.28 | 5.37 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,000 | 46.49 | 4.65 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,900 | 44.80 | 4.53 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $10,200 | 40.12 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Morris | WAS | $4,900 | 26.89 | 5.49 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $10,300 | 55.28 | 5.37 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,700 | 37.93 | 4.93 |
| Chris Paul | PHO | $8,100 | 39.82 | 4.92 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,100 | 45.87 | 4.54 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,200 | 31.12 | 4.32 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,500 | 29.15 | 3.89 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,100 | 21.01 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHO | $10,100 | 45.87 | 4.54 |
| Ochai Agbaji | UTA | $4,700 | 20.50 | 4.36 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $4,300 | 18.72 | 4.35 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,200 | 31.12 | 4.32 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,200 | 42.04 | 4.57 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $5,600 | 22.24 | 3.97 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,100 | 22.07 | 4.33 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $5,900 | 20.99 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $4,400 | 20.22 | 4.60 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,200 | 42.04 | 4.57 |
| Malaki Branham | SA | $5,100 | 22.07 | 4.33 |
| Torrey Craig | PHO | $4,800 | 20.73 | 4.32 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | NY | $9,400 | 42.67 | 4.54 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 41.40 | 4.76 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 29.38 | 4.66 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,100 | 28.98 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $4,900 | 23.73 | 4.84 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $8,700 | 41.40 | 4.76 |
| Tobias Harris | PHI | $6,100 | 28.98 | 4.75 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 29.38 | 4.66 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 60.03 | 5.04 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,100 | 59.54 | 4.92 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $8,200 | 40.49 | 4.94 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,300 | 39.31 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 60.03 | 5.04 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $8,200 | 40.49 | 4.94 |
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $12,100 | 59.54 | 4.92 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,400 | 35.63 | 4.82 |
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.