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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $7,400 | 36.08 | 4.88 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 35.26 | 4.46 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 25.63 | 4.27 |
| Dyson Daniels | NO | $4,000 | 9.88 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jrue Holiday | MIL | $7,400 | 36.08 | 4.88 |
| Jamal Murray | DEN | $7,900 | 35.26 | 4.46 |
| Marcus Smart | BOS | $6,000 | 25.63 | 4.27 |
| Dyson Daniels | NO | $4,000 | 9.88 | 2.47 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,000 | 19.25 | 3.85 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,100 | 8.96 | 2.19 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | DEN | $5,000 | 19.25 | 3.85 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | $4,100 | 8.96 | 2.19 |
| Wesley Matthews | MIL | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $9,200 | 47.22 | 5.13 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,700 | 27.26 | 4.07 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,800 | 16.01 | 3.34 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,300 | 12.53 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | NO | $9,200 | 47.22 | 5.13 |
| Trey Murphy | NO | $6,700 | 27.26 | 4.07 |
| Naji Marshall | NO | $4,800 | 16.01 | 3.34 |
| Sam Hauser | BOS | $4,300 | 12.53 | 2.91 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 26.51 | 4.21 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,600 | 15.08 | 3.28 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Blake Griffin | BOS | $3,900 | 5.63 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,300 | 26.51 | 4.21 |
| Grant Williams | BOS | $4,600 | 15.08 | 3.28 |
| Luke Kornet | BOS | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Blake Griffin | BOS | $3,900 | 5.63 | 1.44 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $8,200 | 33.77 | 4.12 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $8,000 | 30.89 | 3.86 |
| Thomas Bryant | DEN | $4,100 | 20.19 | 4.92 |
| Robert Williams | BOS | $5,800 | 18.23 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bryant | DEN | $4,100 | 20.19 | 4.92 |
| Brook Lopez | MIL | $8,200 | 33.77 | 4.12 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | NO | $8,000 | 30.89 | 3.86 |
| Robert Williams | BOS | $5,800 | 18.23 | 3.14 |
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.