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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,800 | 45.28 | 4.62 |
| Ja Morant | MEM | $9,700 | 44.36 | 4.57 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,900 | 41.47 | 4.66 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 37.86 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Smith | CHA | $6,500 | 33.78 | 5.20 |
| Mike Conley | MIN | $6,300 | 29.89 | 4.74 |
| Patrick Beverley | CHI | $4,600 | 21.51 | 4.68 |
| Fred VanVleet | TOR | $8,900 | 41.47 | 4.66 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 39.02 | 4.11 |
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 33.58 | 4.66 |
| Devin Vassell | SA | $7,200 | 29.01 | 4.03 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | $6,400 | 25.85 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | GS | $7,200 | 33.58 | 4.66 |
| Josh Green | DAL | $5,000 | 21.92 | 4.38 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | CHA | $3,900 | 16.52 | 4.24 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 39.02 | 4.11 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,100 | 40.98 | 4.50 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,300 | 21.76 | 5.06 |
| Tari Eason | HOU | $6,000 | 20.87 | 3.48 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | GS | $5,500 | 20.71 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,300 | 21.76 | 5.06 |
| DeMar DeRozan | CHI | $9,100 | 40.98 | 4.50 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,600 | 19.54 | 4.25 |
| Saddiq Bey | ATL | $5,300 | 20.14 | 3.80 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 48.03 | 5.00 |
| Trendon Watford | POR | $6,300 | 31.60 | 5.02 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 25.48 | 4.11 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,200 | 23.04 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendon Watford | POR | $6,300 | 31.60 | 5.02 |
| Pascal Siakam | TOR | $9,600 | 48.03 | 5.00 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | SA | $5,200 | 23.04 | 4.43 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $6,200 | 25.48 | 4.11 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,800 | 37.33 | 4.79 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 36.87 | 4.98 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $9,000 | 36.34 | 4.04 |
| Nic Claxton | BKN | $7,700 | 34.73 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Capela | ATL | $6,700 | 33.61 | 5.02 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $7,400 | 36.87 | 4.98 |
| Kevon Looney | GS | $6,000 | 29.75 | 4.96 |
| Jakob Poeltl | TOR | $7,800 | 37.33 | 4.79 |
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.